HIGH
CVE-2017-2617
CWE-20Published: May 22, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
7.6
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
hawtio before version 1.5.5 is vulnerable to remote code execution via file upload. An attacker could use this vulnerability to upload a crafted file which could be executed on a target machine where hawtio is deployed.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2017-2617 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.6.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
hawt1 product(s)
hawtio
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (6)
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96036Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0319Third Party Advisory
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2017-2617Issue Tracking · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96036Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0319Third Party Advisory
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2017-2617Issue Tracking · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2017-2617
CVSS Score7.6 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-20
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 22, 2018
Related CVEs (CWE-20)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2017-2617 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. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.