Is CVE-2017-10309 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2017-10309, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2017-10309 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2017-10309 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-10309?

CVE-2017-10309 has a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH).

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CVE-2017-10309

NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: October 19, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.1

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Vulnerability in the Java SE component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Deployment). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 8u144 and 9. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Java SE. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Java SE, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Java SE accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of Java SE accessible data and unauthorized ability to cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) of Java SE. Note: This vulnerability applies to Java deployments, typically in clients running sandboxed Java Web Start applications or sandboxed Java applets, that load and run untrusted code (e.g., code that comes from the internet) and rely on the Java sandbox for security. This vulnerability does not apply to Java deployments, typically in servers, that load and run only trusted code (e.g., code installed by an administrator). CVSS 3.0 Base Score 7.1 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L).

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-10309 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2017-10309. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges Req.None

User InteractionRequired

ScopeChanged

Impact

ConfidentialityLow

IntegrityLow

AvailabilityLow

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L

Affected Vendors & Products

netapp19 product(s)

active iq unified managercloud backupe-series santricity management plug-inse-series santricity os controllere-series santricity storage managere-series santricity web serviceselement softwareoncommand balanceoncommand insightoncommand performance manageroncommand shiftoncommand unified manager+7

Oracle2 product(s)

jdkjre

Red Hat5 product(s)

satelliteenterprise linux desktopenterprise linux eusenterprise linux serverenterprise linux workstation

Source: NVD CPE · 34 total CPE entries