How severe is CVE-2017-15663?

CVE-2017-15663 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-15663 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-15663?

CVE-2017-15663 affects Flexense Disk Pulse. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-15663?

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-2017-15663 published?

CVE-2017-15663 was published on 2018-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-15663

CVE-2017-15663 is a high-severity vulnerability in Flexense Disk Pulse with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 13% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-358.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 13% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-358
Affected product: Flexense Disk Pulse
Published: 2018-01-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Flexense Disk Pulse Enterprise v10.1.18, the Control Protocol suffers from a denial of service vulnerability. The attack vector is a crafted SERVER_GET_INFO packet sent to control port 9120.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-15663?: In Flexense Disk Pulse Enterprise v10.1.18, the Control Protocol suffers from a denial of service vulnerability. The attack vector is a crafted SERVER_GET_INFO packet sent to control port 9120.
How severe is CVE-2017-15663?: CVE-2017-15663 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-15663 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-15663?: CVE-2017-15663 affects Flexense Disk Pulse. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15663?: 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-2017-15663 published?: CVE-2017-15663 was published on 2018-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:flexense:disk_pulse:10.1.18:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*

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