Is CVE-2017-4972 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2017-4972 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2017-4972 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2017-4972 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-4972?

CVE-2017-4972 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2017-4972

CWE-89Published: June 13, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An issue was discovered in Cloud Foundry Foundation cf-release versions prior to v257; UAA release 2.x versions prior to v2.7.4.14, 3.6.x versions prior to v3.6.8, 3.9.x versions prior to v3.9.10, and other versions prior to v3.15.0; and UAA bosh release (uaa-release) 13.x versions prior to v13.12, 24.x versions prior to v24.7, and other versions prior to v30. An attacker can use a blind SQL injection attack to query the contents of the UAA database.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-4972 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.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-89): SQL injection vulnerabilities allow attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially exposing or modifying sensitive data.