How severe is CVE-2017-3108?

CVE-2017-3108 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-2017-3108 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-3108?

CVE-2017-3108 affects Adobe Experience Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-3108?

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-2017-3108 published?

CVE-2017-3108 was published on 2017-08-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-3108

CVE-2017-3108 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Adobe Experience 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-434.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 9% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Adobe Experience Manager
Published: 2017-08-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Adobe Experience Manager 6.2 and earlier has a malicious file execution vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-3108?: Adobe Experience Manager 6.2 and earlier has a malicious file execution vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2017-3108?: CVE-2017-3108 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-2017-3108 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-3108?: CVE-2017-3108 affects Adobe Experience Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-3108?: 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-2017-3108 published?: CVE-2017-3108 was published on 2017-08-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:adobe:experience_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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