CVE-2017-7408: Palo Alto Networks Traps ESM Console before 3.4.4 allows attackers to cause a denial of service by leveraging

Q: How do I fix CVE-2017-7408?

traps: upgrade to newer than 3.4.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2017-7408 being exploited?

CVE-2017-7408 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2017-7408 affect?

CVE-2017-7408 affects traps. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Palo Alto Networks Traps ESM Console before 3.4.4 allows attackers to cause a denial of service by leveraging improper validation of requests to revoke a Traps agent license.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2017-7408?

Priority 51/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2017-7408 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting traps. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Palo Alto Networks Traps ESM Console before 3.4.4 allows attackers to cause a denial of service by leveraging improper validation of requests to revoke a Traps agent license.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.9% (top 20%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20
Published	2017-04-14
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: paloaltonetworks

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-04-14 14:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:24 UTCUpdated Record last modified

paloaltonetworks traps UPGRADE

Affected: <= 3.4.3

Fixed in: newer than 3.4.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy traps || rpm -q traps || traps --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 3.4.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade traps

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade traps

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2017-7408?

traps: upgrade to newer than 3.4.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-7408 being exploited?

CVE-2017-7408 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2017-7408 affect?

CVE-2017-7408 affects traps. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Palo Alto Networks Traps ESM Console before 3.4.4 allows attackers to cause a denial of service by leveraging improper validation of requests to revoke a Traps agent license.

How urgent is CVE-2017-7408?

Priority 51/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

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