How severe is CVE-2017-0305?

CVE-2017-0305 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-0305 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-0305?

CVE-2017-0305 primarily affects F5 Ssl Intercept Iapp. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-0305?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2017-0305 published?

CVE-2017-0305 was published on 2017-04-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-0305

CVE-2017-0305 is a critical-severity vulnerability in F5 Ssl Intercept Iapp with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: F5 Ssl Intercept Iapp
Published: 2017-04-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

F5 SSL Intercept iApp version 1.5.0 - 1.5.7 is vulnerable to an unauthenticated, remote attack that may allow modification of the BIG-IP system configuration, extraction of sensitive system files, and possible remote command execution on the system when deployed using the Explicit Proxy feature plus SNAT Auto Map option for egress traffic.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-0305?: F5 SSL Intercept iApp version 1.5.0 - 1.5.7 is vulnerable to an unauthenticated, remote attack that may allow modification of the BIG-IP system configuration, extraction of sensitive system files, and possible remote command execution on the system when deployed using the Explicit Proxy feature plus SNAT Auto Map option for egress traffic.
How severe is CVE-2017-0305?: CVE-2017-0305 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-0305 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-0305?: CVE-2017-0305 primarily affects F5 Ssl Intercept Iapp. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-0305?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-0305 published?: CVE-2017-0305 was published on 2017-04-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K53244431

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:f5:ssl_intercept_iapp:1.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:f5:ssl_intercept_iapp:1.5.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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