How severe is CVE-2017-3247?

CVE-2017-3247 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-3247 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-3247?

CVE-2017-3247 primarily affects Oracle Glassfish Server. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-3247?

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

When was CVE-2017-3247 published?

CVE-2017-3247 was published on 2017-01-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-3247

CVE-2017-3247 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oracle Glassfish Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Oracle Glassfish Server
Published: 2017-01-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Vulnerability in the Oracle GlassFish Server component of Oracle Fusion Middleware (subcomponent: Core). Supported versions that are affected are 2.1.1, 3.0.1 and 3.1.2. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via SMTP to compromise Oracle GlassFish Server. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle GlassFish Server accessible data. CVSS v3.0 Base Score 4.3 (Integrity impacts).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-3247?: Vulnerability in the Oracle GlassFish Server component of Oracle Fusion Middleware (subcomponent: Core). Supported versions that are affected are 2.1.1, 3.0.1 and 3.1.2. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via SMTP to compromise Oracle GlassFish Server. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle GlassFish Server accessible data. CVSS v3.0 Base Score 4.3 (Integrity impacts).
How severe is CVE-2017-3247?: CVE-2017-3247 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-3247 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-3247?: CVE-2017-3247 primarily affects Oracle Glassfish Server. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-3247?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-3247 published?: CVE-2017-3247 was published on 2017-01-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:glassfish_server:2.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:glassfish_server:3.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:glassfish_server:3.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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