CVE-2017-8710

What it is

The Microsoft Common Console Document (.msc) in Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1 allows an attacker to read arbitrary files via an XML external entity (XXE) declaration, due to the way that the Microsoft Common Console Document (.msc) parses XML input containing a reference to an external entity, aka "Windows Information Disclosure Vulnerability".

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited locally on the machine without logging in, but needs a user to act. High risk of data exposure.

Exploit odds

10.4% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS). Higher than most.

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2017-09-13 01:29 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 01:26 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 10.4% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 5.5 MEDIUM (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2017-09-13 01:29 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 01:26 UTC

Exploit probability

10.4% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-611 · XML external entity

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Microsoft Windows 7
• Microsoft Windows Server 2008
• Microsoft Windows Server 2008 r2

Attack profile CVSS 3.0 · 5.5

Attack vector

Local

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

None

User interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

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