How severe is CVE-2017-16114?

CVE-2017-16114 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-16114 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-16114?

CVE-2017-16114 affects Marked Project Marked. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-16114?

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-2017-16114 published?

CVE-2017-16114 was published on 2018-06-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-16114

CVE-2017-16114 is a high-severity vulnerability in Marked Project Marked with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-400.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-400
Affected product: Marked Project Marked
Published: 2018-06-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The marked module is vulnerable to a regular expression denial of service. Based on the information published in the public issue, 1k characters can block for around 6 seconds.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-16114?: The marked module is vulnerable to a regular expression denial of service. Based on the information published in the public issue, 1k characters can block for around 6 seconds.
How severe is CVE-2017-16114?: CVE-2017-16114 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-16114 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-16114?: CVE-2017-16114 affects Marked Project Marked. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16114?: 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-2017-16114 published?: CVE-2017-16114 was published on 2018-06-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:marked_project:marked:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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