HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2017-8025
HIGH

CVE-2017-8025

CWE-20Published: October 11, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.4
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

RSA Archer GRC Platform prior to 6.2.0.5 is affected by an arbitrary file upload vulnerability. A remote unauthenticated attacker may potentially exploit this vulnerability to upload malicious files via attachments to arbitrary paths on the web server.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-8025 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.4.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

emc1 product(s)
archer grc platform
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttp://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Oct/12
ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101195
ADVISORYhttp://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039518
ADVISORYhttp://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Oct/12
ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101195
ADVISORYhttp://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039518

All References (6)

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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Oct/12Mailing List · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101195Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039518Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Oct/12Mailing List · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101195Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039518Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2017-8025
CVSS Score7.4 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-20
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedOct 11, 2017

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2017-8025 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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