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5.3

CVE-2017-4986: EMC Secure Remote Services can be accessed without login

CVE-2017-4986 · published 9 years ago
Summary

The EMC Secure Remote Services software (version 3.18 or earlier) allows users to get past the login check. This could let an attacker take control of the system. Apply the latest update from EMC and limit network access to trusted users only.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
emc secure_remote_services 3.18
cpe:2.3:a:emc:secure_remote_services:3.18:*:*:*:virtual:*:*:*
Original advisory text
EMC ESRS VE 3.18 or earlier contains Authentication Bypass that could potentially be exploited by malicious users to compromise the affected system.
EMC ESRS VE 3.18 or earlier contains Authentication Bypass that could potentially be exploited by malicious users to compromise the affected system.
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
5.3 Medium
Exploitation
2% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-200Information Exposure
Timeline
Published14 Jun 2017
Updated3 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2017-4986 · NVD
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