How severe is CVE-2017-2308?

CVE-2017-2308 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-2017-2308 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-2308?

CVE-2017-2308 affects Juniper Junos Space. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2308?

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

When was CVE-2017-2308 published?

CVE-2017-2308 was published on 2017-05-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-2308

CVE-2017-2308 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Juniper Junos Space 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-611.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-611
Affected product: Juniper Junos Space
Published: 2017-05-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An XML External Entity Injection vulnerability in Juniper Networks Junos Space versions prior to 16.1R1 may allow an authenticated user to read arbitrary files on the device.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-2308?: An XML External Entity Injection vulnerability in Juniper Networks Junos Space versions prior to 16.1R1 may allow an authenticated user to read arbitrary files on the device.
How severe is CVE-2017-2308?: CVE-2017-2308 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-2017-2308 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-2308?: CVE-2017-2308 affects Juniper Junos Space. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2308?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-2308 published?: CVE-2017-2308 was published on 2017-05-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:juniper:junos_space:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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