How severe is CVE-2017-1000028?

CVE-2017-1000028 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-1000028 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 99% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-1000028?

CVE-2017-1000028 affects Oracle Glassfish Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1000028?

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

When was CVE-2017-1000028 published?

CVE-2017-1000028 was published on 2017-07-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-1000028

CVE-2017-1000028 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Glassfish Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 99% places it in the 100th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 99% (100th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Oracle Glassfish Server
Published: 2017-07-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Oracle, GlassFish Server Open Source Edition 4.1 is vulnerable to both authenticated and unauthenticated Directory Traversal vulnerability, that can be exploited by issuing a specially crafted HTTP GET request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-1000028?: Oracle, GlassFish Server Open Source Edition 4.1 is vulnerable to both authenticated and unauthenticated Directory Traversal vulnerability, that can be exploited by issuing a specially crafted HTTP GET request.
How severe is CVE-2017-1000028?: CVE-2017-1000028 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-1000028 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 99% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-1000028?: CVE-2017-1000028 affects Oracle Glassfish Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1000028?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-1000028 published?: CVE-2017-1000028 was published on 2017-07-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:glassfish_server:4.1:*:*:*:open_source:*:*:*

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