How severe is CVE-2017-15714?

CVE-2017-15714 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-15714 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-15714?

CVE-2017-15714 primarily affects Apache Ofbiz. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-15714?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2017-15714 published?

CVE-2017-15714 was published on 2018-01-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-15714

CVE-2017-15714 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Apache Ofbiz with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-74.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-74
Affected product: Apache Ofbiz
Published: 2018-01-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The BIRT plugin in Apache OFBiz 16.11.01 to 16.11.03 does not escape user input property passed. This allows for code injection by passing that code through the URL. For example by appending this code "__format=%27;alert(%27xss%27)" to the URL an alert window would execute.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-15714?: The BIRT plugin in Apache OFBiz 16.11.01 to 16.11.03 does not escape user input property passed. This allows for code injection by passing that code through the URL. For example by appending this code "__format=%27;alert(%27xss%27)" to the URL an alert window would execute.
How severe is CVE-2017-15714?: CVE-2017-15714 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-15714 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-15714?: CVE-2017-15714 primarily affects Apache Ofbiz. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15714?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-15714 published?: CVE-2017-15714 was published on 2018-01-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://s.apache.org/UO3W

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:ofbiz:16.11.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:ofbiz:16.11.02:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:ofbiz:16.11.03:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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