How severe is CVE-2017-15693?

CVE-2017-15693 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-15693 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-15693?

CVE-2017-15693 affects Apache Geode. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-15693?

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-2017-15693 published?

CVE-2017-15693 was published on 2018-02-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-15693

CVE-2017-15693 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Geode with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-502.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 6.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-502
Affected product: Apache Geode
Published: 2018-02-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Apache Geode before v1.4.0, the Geode server stores application objects in serialized form. Certain cluster operations and API invocations cause these objects to be deserialized. A user with DATA:WRITE access to the cluster may be able to cause remote code execution if certain classes are present on the classpath.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-15693?: In Apache Geode before v1.4.0, the Geode server stores application objects in serialized form. Certain cluster operations and API invocations cause these objects to be deserialized. A user with DATA:WRITE access to the cluster may be able to cause remote code execution if certain classes are present on the classpath.
How severe is CVE-2017-15693?: CVE-2017-15693 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-15693 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-15693?: CVE-2017-15693 affects Apache Geode. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15693?: 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-2017-15693 published?: CVE-2017-15693 was published on 2018-02-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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