How severe is CVE-2017-15111?

CVE-2017-15111 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-15111 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-15111?

CVE-2017-15111 affects Keycloak-httpd-client-install Project Keycloak-httpd-client-install. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-15111?

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

When was CVE-2017-15111 published?

CVE-2017-15111 was published on 2018-01-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-15111

CVE-2017-15111 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Keycloak-httpd-client-install Project Keycloak-httpd-client-install with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-59.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 3.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-59
Affected product: Keycloak-httpd-client-install Project Keycloak-httpd-client-install
Published: 2018-01-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

keycloak-httpd-client-install versions before 0.8 insecurely creates temporary file allowing local attackers to overwrite other files via symbolic link.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-15111?: keycloak-httpd-client-install versions before 0.8 insecurely creates temporary file allowing local attackers to overwrite other files via symbolic link.
How severe is CVE-2017-15111?: CVE-2017-15111 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-15111 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-15111?: CVE-2017-15111 affects Keycloak-httpd-client-install Project Keycloak-httpd-client-install. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15111?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-15111 published?: CVE-2017-15111 was published on 2018-01-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:keycloak-httpd-client-install_project:keycloak-httpd-client-install:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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