CVE-2017-2773

CVE-2017-2773 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Pivotal Software Cloud Foundry Elastic Runtime 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-20.

Key facts

Description

An issue was discovered in Pivotal PCF Elastic Runtime 1.6.x versions prior to 1.6.60, 1.7.x versions prior to 1.7.41, 1.8.x versions prior to 1.8.23, and 1.9.x versions prior to 1.9.1. Incomplete validation logic in JSON Web Token (JWT) libraries can allow unprivileged attackers to impersonate other users in multiple components included in PCF Elastic Runtime, aka an "Unauthenticated JWT signing algorithm in multiple components" issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-2773?
An issue was discovered in Pivotal PCF Elastic Runtime 1.6.x versions prior to 1.6.60, 1.7.x versions prior to 1.7.41, 1.8.x versions prior to 1.8.23, and 1.9.x versions prior to 1.9.1. Incomplete validation logic in JSON Web Token (JWT) libraries can allow unprivileged attackers to impersonate other users in multiple components included in PCF Elastic Runtime, aka an "Unauthenticated JWT signing algorithm in multiple components" issue.
How severe is CVE-2017-2773?
CVE-2017-2773 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-2017-2773 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-2773?
CVE-2017-2773 primarily affects Pivotal Software Cloud Foundry Elastic Runtime. In total, 123 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2773?
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-2017-2773 published?
CVE-2017-2773 was published on 2017-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (123)

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