How severe is CVE-2017-15695?

CVE-2017-15695 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-15695 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-15695?

CVE-2017-15695 affects Apache Geode. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-15695?

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-2017-15695 published?

CVE-2017-15695 was published on 2018-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-15695

CVE-2017-15695 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Geode with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-863.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Apache Geode
Published: 2018-06-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

When an Apache Geode server versions 1.0.0 to 1.4.0 is configured with a security manager, a user with DATA:WRITE privileges is allowed to deploy code by invoking an internal Geode function. This allows remote code execution. Code deployment should be restricted to users with DATA:MANAGE privilege.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-15695?: When an Apache Geode server versions 1.0.0 to 1.4.0 is configured with a security manager, a user with DATA:WRITE privileges is allowed to deploy code by invoking an internal Geode function. This allows remote code execution. Code deployment should be restricted to users with DATA:MANAGE privilege.
How severe is CVE-2017-15695?: CVE-2017-15695 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-15695 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-15695?: CVE-2017-15695 affects Apache Geode. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15695?: 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-2017-15695 published?: CVE-2017-15695 was published on 2018-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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