HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2017-9511
HIGH

CVE-2017-9511

CWE-22Published: August 24, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The MultiPathResource class in Atlassian Fisheye and Crucible, before version 4.4.1 allows anonymous remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a path traversal vulnerability when Fisheye or Crucible is running on the Microsoft Windows operating system.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-9511 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.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

Atlassian2 product(s)
cruciblefisheye
Microsoft1 product(s)
windows
Source: NVD CPE · 3 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (4)

https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/CRUC-8049Issue Tracking · VDB Entry · Vendor Advisory
https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/FE-6891Issue Tracking · VDB Entry · Vendor Advisory
https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/CRUC-8049Issue Tracking · VDB Entry · Vendor Advisory
https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/FE-6891Issue Tracking · VDB Entry · Vendor Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2017-9511
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-22
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 24, 2017

Related CVEs (CWE-22)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2017-9511 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.