CVE-2017-15709
CVE-2017-15709 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apache Activemq with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 23% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.
Key facts
- Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.7)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 23% (97th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-200
- Affected product: Apache Activemq
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
When using the OpenWire protocol in ActiveMQ versions 5.14.0 to 5.15.2 it was found that certain system details (such as the OS and kernel version) are exposed as plain text.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-15709?
- When using the OpenWire protocol in ActiveMQ versions 5.14.0 to 5.15.2 it was found that certain system details (such as the OS and kernel version) are exposed as plain text.
- How severe is CVE-2017-15709?
- CVE-2017-15709 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2017-15709 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 23% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-15709?
- CVE-2017-15709 affects Apache Activemq. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-15709?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2017-15709 published?
- CVE-2017-15709 was published on 2018-02-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/03f91b1fb85686a848cee6b90112cf6059bd1b21b23bacaa11a962e1%40%3Cdev.activemq.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/2b5c0039197a4949f29e1e2c9441ab38d242946b966f61c110808bcc%40%3Ccommits.activemq.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/2b6f04a552c6ec2de6563c2df3bba813f0fe9c7e22cce27b7829db89%40%3Cdev.activemq.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/3f1e41bc9153936e065ca3094bd89ff8167ad2d39ac0b410f24382d2%40%3Cgitbox.activemq.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/a859563f05fbe7c31916b3178c2697165bd9bbf5a65d1cf62aef27d2%40%3Ccommits.activemq.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/c0ec53b72b3240b187afb1cf67e4309a9e5f607282010aa196734814%40%3Cgitbox.activemq.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/fcbe6ad00f1de142148c20d813fae3765dc4274955e3e2f3ca19ff7b%40%3Cdev.activemq.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/03/msg00005.html
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:activemq:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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