How severe is CVE-2017-12622?

CVE-2017-12622 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-12622 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-12622?

CVE-2017-12622 affects Apache Geode. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-12622?

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-2017-12622 published?

CVE-2017-12622 was published on 2018-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-12622

CVE-2017-12622 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Geode with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
CVSS v2: 5.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Apache Geode
Published: 2018-01-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

When an Apache Geode cluster before v1.3.0 is operating in secure mode and an authenticated user connects to a Geode cluster using the gfsh tool with HTTP, the user is able to obtain status information and control cluster members even without CLUSTER:MANAGE privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-12622?: When an Apache Geode cluster before v1.3.0 is operating in secure mode and an authenticated user connects to a Geode cluster using the gfsh tool with HTTP, the user is able to obtain status information and control cluster members even without CLUSTER:MANAGE privileges.
How severe is CVE-2017-12622?: CVE-2017-12622 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-12622 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-12622?: CVE-2017-12622 affects Apache Geode. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-12622?: 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-2017-12622 published?: CVE-2017-12622 was published on 2018-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/560578479dabbdc93d0ee8746b7c857549202ef82f43aa22496aa589%40%3Cuser.geode.apache.org%3E

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:geode:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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