Is CVE-2017-5183 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2017-5183 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2017-5183 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2017-5183 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-5183?

CVE-2017-5183 has a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2017-5183

CWE-79Published: April 20, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.1

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

NetIQ Access Manager 4.2.2 and 4.3.x before 4.3.1+, when configured as an Identity Server, has XSS in the AssertionConsumerServiceURL field of a signed AuthnRequest in a samlp:AuthnRequest document.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-5183 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-79): Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.