How severe is CVE-2017-17717?

CVE-2017-17717 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-2017-17717 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-17717?

CVE-2017-17717 affects Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-17717?

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-2017-17717 published?

CVE-2017-17717 was published on 2017-12-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-17717

CVE-2017-17717 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager 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-327.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-327
Affected product: Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager
Published: 2017-12-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager through 2.14.5 has weak password encryption with a hardcoded CMMDwoV value in the LDAP integration feature.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-17717?: Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager through 2.14.5 has weak password encryption with a hardcoded CMMDwoV value in the LDAP integration feature.
How severe is CVE-2017-17717?: CVE-2017-17717 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-2017-17717 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-17717?: CVE-2017-17717 affects Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-17717?: 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-2017-17717 published?: CVE-2017-17717 was published on 2017-12-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/12/17/3

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sonatype:nexus_repository_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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