CVE-2017-12149
In Jboss Application Server as shipped with Red Hat Enterprise Application Platform 5.2, it was found that the doFilter method in the…
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- CVSS score
- 9.8 Critical
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H- CISA KEV
- Yes — actively exploited (added 2021-12-10, remediation due 2022-06-10)
- Ransomware
- Known ransomware campaign use
- Weakness (CWE)
- CWE-502
- Published
- 2017-10-04
- Last modified
- 2026-08-13
- NVD status
- Analyzed
Description
In Jboss Application Server as shipped with Red Hat Enterprise Application Platform 5.2, it was found that the doFilter method in the ReadOnlyAccessFilter of the HTTP Invoker does not restrict classes for which it performs deserialization and thus allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code via crafted serialized data.
Affected products
- redhat jboss enterprise application platform
Affected ranges per NVD CPE data; confirm exact versions in the vendor advisory.
Required action (CISA)
Apply updates per vendor instructions. Federal remediation deadline: 2022-06-10.
How to prioritize this
This vulnerability is on the CISA KEV list, meaning it is being actively exploited — treat it as urgent regardless of the raw CVSS number. Use the live CVE lookup for the latest NVD data, and the CVSS 3.1 calculator to model your own environmental score. For the actively exploited vulnerabilities that matter this week, read The Exploit HQ daily security brief.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100591
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1607
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1608
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1486220
- https://github.com/gottburgm/Exploits/tree/master/CVE-2017-12149
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2017-12149
FAQ
Is CVE-2017-12149 actively exploited?
Yes. CISA added CVE-2017-12149 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on 2021-12-10, with a federal remediation deadline of 2022-06-10. A KEV listing means real-world exploitation is confirmed, so patching this should be prioritized above many higher-CVSS bugs that aren't being exploited.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-12149?
CVE-2017-12149 has a CVSS base score of 9.8 (Critical). Its vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
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