CVE-2017-15524

CVE-2017-15524 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Kemptechnologies Web Application Firewall with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

The Application Firewall Pack (AFP, aka Web Application Firewall) component on Kemp Load Balancer devices with software before 7.2.40.1 allows a Security Feature Bypass via an HTTP POST request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-15524?
The Application Firewall Pack (AFP, aka Web Application Firewall) component on Kemp Load Balancer devices with software before 7.2.40.1 allows a Security Feature Bypass via an HTTP POST request.
How severe is CVE-2017-15524?
CVE-2017-15524 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, 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 none.
Is CVE-2017-15524 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-15524?
CVE-2017-15524 affects Kemptechnologies Web Application Firewall. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15524?
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-2017-15524 published?
CVE-2017-15524 was published on 2017-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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