How severe is CVE-2017-15607?

CVE-2017-15607 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, 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 high.

Is CVE-2017-15607 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-15607?

CVE-2017-15607 affects Inedo Otter. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-15607?

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-2017-15607 published?

CVE-2017-15607 was published on 2017-12-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-15607

CVE-2017-15607 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Inedo Otter with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Inedo Otter
Published: 2017-12-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Inedo Otter before 1.7.4 has directory traversal in filesystem-based rafts via vectors involving '/' characters or initial '.' characters, aka OT-181.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-15607?: Inedo Otter before 1.7.4 has directory traversal in filesystem-based rafts via vectors involving '/' characters or initial '.' characters, aka OT-181.
How severe is CVE-2017-15607?: CVE-2017-15607 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, 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 high.
Is CVE-2017-15607 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-15607?: CVE-2017-15607 affects Inedo Otter. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15607?: 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-2017-15607 published?: CVE-2017-15607 was published on 2017-12-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:inedo:otter:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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