How severe is CVE-2017-2617?

CVE-2017-2617 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-2617 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-2017-2617?

CVE-2017-2617 affects Hawt Hawtio. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2617?

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-2017-2617 published?

CVE-2017-2617 was published on 2018-05-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-2617

CVE-2017-2617 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hawt Hawtio with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6. 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-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.6)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Hawt Hawtio
Published: 2018-05-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

hawtio before version 1.5.5 is vulnerable to remote code execution via file upload. An attacker could use this vulnerability to upload a crafted file which could be executed on a target machine where hawtio is deployed.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-2617?: hawtio before version 1.5.5 is vulnerable to remote code execution via file upload. An attacker could use this vulnerability to upload a crafted file which could be executed on a target machine where hawtio is deployed.
How severe is CVE-2017-2617?: CVE-2017-2617 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-2617 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-2017-2617?: CVE-2017-2617 affects Hawt Hawtio. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2617?: 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-2017-2617 published?: CVE-2017-2617 was published on 2018-05-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hawt:hawtio:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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