MEDIUM
CVE-2017-2638
CWE-306Published: July 16, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
6.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
It was found that the REST API in Infinispan before version 9.0.0 did not properly enforce auth constraints. An attacker could use this vulnerability to read or modify data in the default cache or a known cache name.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2017-2638 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
infinispan1 product(s)
infinispan
Red Hat1 product(s)
jboss data grid
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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NVD Detail
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (10)
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http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-1097.htmlThird Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97964Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2017-2638Issue Tracking · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/infinispan/infinispan/pull/4936/commitsPatch · Third Party Advisory
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https://issues.jboss.org/browse/ISPN-7485Third Party Advisory
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http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-1097.htmlThird Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97964Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2017-2638Issue Tracking · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://github.com/infinispan/infinispan/pull/4936/commitsPatch · Third Party Advisory
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https://issues.jboss.org/browse/ISPN-7485Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2017-2638
CVSS Score6.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-306
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedJul 16, 2018
Related CVEs (CWE-306)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2017-2638 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.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.