CVE-2017-5000
CWE-200Published: July 7, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
EMC RSA Archer 5.4.1.3, 5.5.3.1, 5.5.2.3, 5.5.2, 5.5.1.3.1, 5.5.1.1 is affected by an information exposure through an error message vulnerability. A remote low privileged attacker may potentially exploit this vulnerability to use information disclosed in an error message to launch another more focused attack.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2017-5000 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-200): Information exposure vulnerabilities leak sensitive data to unauthorized actors.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2017-5000 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts