How severe is CVE-2017-15712?

CVE-2017-15712 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-15712 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-2017-15712?

CVE-2017-15712 primarily affects Apache Oozie. In total, 29 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-15712?

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

When was CVE-2017-15712 published?

CVE-2017-15712 was published on 2018-02-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-15712

CVE-2017-15712 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Oozie 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Apache Oozie
Published: 2018-02-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Vulnerability allows a user of Apache Oozie 3.1.3-incubating to 4.3.0 and 5.0.0-beta1 to expose private files on the Oozie server process. The malicious user can construct a workflow XML file containing XML directives and configuration that reference sensitive files on the Oozie server host.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-15712?: Vulnerability allows a user of Apache Oozie 3.1.3-incubating to 4.3.0 and 5.0.0-beta1 to expose private files on the Oozie server process. The malicious user can construct a workflow XML file containing XML directives and configuration that reference sensitive files on the Oozie server host.
How severe is CVE-2017-15712?: CVE-2017-15712 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-15712 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-2017-15712?: CVE-2017-15712 primarily affects Apache Oozie. In total, 29 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15712?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-15712 published?: CVE-2017-15712 was published on 2018-02-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (29)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:oozie:3.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:oozie:3.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:oozie:3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:oozie:3.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:oozie:3.2.0:incubating:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:oozie:3.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:oozie:3.3.0:rc0:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:oozie:3.3.0:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:oozie:3.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:oozie:3.3.1:rc0:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:oozie:3.3.1:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:oozie:3.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:oozie:3.3.2:rc0:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:oozie:4.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:oozie:4.0.0:rc0:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:oozie:4.0.0:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:oozie:4.0.0:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:oozie:4.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:oozie:4.0.1:rc0:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:oozie:4.0.1:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:oozie:4.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:oozie:4.1.0:rc0:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:oozie:4.1.0:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:oozie:4.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:oozie:4.2.0:rc0:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:oozie:4.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:oozie:4.3.0:rc0:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:oozie:4.3.0:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:oozie:5.0.0:beta1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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