Is CVE-2017-8047 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2017-8047 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2017-8047 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2017-8047 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-8047?

CVE-2017-8047 has a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2017-8047

CWE-601Published: October 4, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.1

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

In Cloud Foundry router routing-release all versions prior to v0.163.0 and cf-release all versions prior to v274, in some applications, it is possible to append a combination of characters to the URL that will allow for an open redirect. An attacker could exploit this as a phishing attack to gain access to user credentials or other sensitive data. NOTE: 274 resolves the vulnerability but has a serious bug that is fixed in 275.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-8047 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.