How severe is CVE-2017-15694?

CVE-2017-15694 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-15694 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-15694?

CVE-2017-15694 affects Apache Geode. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-15694?

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

When was CVE-2017-15694 published?

CVE-2017-15694 was published on 2019-06-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-15694

CVE-2017-15694 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Geode with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-88.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-88
Affected product: Apache Geode
Published: 2019-06-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

When an Apache Geode server versions 1.0.0 to 1.8.0 is operating in secure mode, a user with write permissions for specific data regions can modify internal cluster metadata. A malicious user could modify this data in a way that affects the operation of the cluster.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-15694?: When an Apache Geode server versions 1.0.0 to 1.8.0 is operating in secure mode, a user with write permissions for specific data regions can modify internal cluster metadata. A malicious user could modify this data in a way that affects the operation of the cluster.
How severe is CVE-2017-15694?: CVE-2017-15694 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-15694 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-15694?: CVE-2017-15694 affects Apache Geode. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15694?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-15694 published?: CVE-2017-15694 was published on 2019-06-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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