How severe is CVE-2017-10159?

CVE-2017-10159 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-10159 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-10159?

CVE-2017-10159 primarily affects Oracle Communications Policy Management. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-10159?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2017-10159 published?

CVE-2017-10159 was published on 2017-10-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-10159

CVE-2017-10159 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oracle Communications Policy Management with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v2: 5.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Oracle Communications Policy Management
Published: 2017-10-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Vulnerability in the Oracle Communications Policy Management component of Oracle Communications Applications (subcomponent: Portal, CMP). Supported versions that are affected are 11.5 and 12.x. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Communications Policy Management. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Oracle Communications Policy Management, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle Communications Policy Management accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of Oracle Communications Policy Management accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 6.1 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-10159?: Vulnerability in the Oracle Communications Policy Management component of Oracle Communications Applications (subcomponent: Portal, CMP). Supported versions that are affected are 11.5 and 12.x. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle Communications Policy Management. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Oracle Communications Policy Management, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle Communications Policy Management accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of Oracle Communications Policy Management accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 6.1 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N).
How severe is CVE-2017-10159?: CVE-2017-10159 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-10159 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-10159?: CVE-2017-10159 primarily affects Oracle Communications Policy Management. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-10159?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-10159 published?: CVE-2017-10159 was published on 2017-10-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:communications_policy_management:11.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:communications_policy_management:12.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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