LOW
CVE-2017-9279
CWE-434Published: March 2, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
2.0
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
NetIQ Identity Manager before 4.5.6.1 allowed uploading files with double extensions or non-image content in the Themes handling of the User Application Administration, allowing malicious user administrators to potentially execute code or mislead users.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2017-9279 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires high privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.High
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
netiq1 product(s)
identity manager
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2017-9279
CVSS Score2.0 / 10
SeverityLOW
WeaknessCWE-434
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMar 2, 2018
Related CVEs (CWE-434)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2017-9279 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.