How severe is CVE-2017-2638?

CVE-2017-2638 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-2638 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-2638?

CVE-2017-2638 primarily affects Redhat Jboss Data Grid. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2638?

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

When was CVE-2017-2638 published?

CVE-2017-2638 was published on 2018-07-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-2638

CVE-2017-2638 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Redhat Jboss Data Grid 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 6.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Redhat Jboss Data Grid
Published: 2018-07-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

It was found that the REST API in Infinispan before version 9.0.0 did not properly enforce auth constraints. An attacker could use this vulnerability to read or modify data in the default cache or a known cache name.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-2638?: It was found that the REST API in Infinispan before version 9.0.0 did not properly enforce auth constraints. An attacker could use this vulnerability to read or modify data in the default cache or a known cache name.
How severe is CVE-2017-2638?: CVE-2017-2638 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-2638 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-2638?: CVE-2017-2638 primarily affects Redhat Jboss Data Grid. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2638?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-2638 published?: CVE-2017-2638 was published on 2018-07-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:infinispan:infinispan:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:jboss_data_grid:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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