How severe is CVE-2017-16862?

CVE-2017-16862 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-16862 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-16862?

CVE-2017-16862 affects Atlassian Jira. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-16862?

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

When was CVE-2017-16862 published?

CVE-2017-16862 was published on 2018-01-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-16862

CVE-2017-16862 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Atlassian Jira with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-352.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Atlassian Jira
Published: 2018-01-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The IncomingMailServers resource in Atlassian Jira before version 7.6.2 allows remote attackers to modify the "incoming mail" whitelist setting via a Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-16862?: The IncomingMailServers resource in Atlassian Jira before version 7.6.2 allows remote attackers to modify the "incoming mail" whitelist setting via a Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2017-16862?: CVE-2017-16862 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-16862 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-16862?: CVE-2017-16862 affects Atlassian Jira. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-16862?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-16862 published?: CVE-2017-16862 was published on 2018-01-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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