How severe is CVE-2017-4969?

CVE-2017-4969 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-4969 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-4969?

CVE-2017-4969 affects Cloudfoundry Cf-release. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-4969?

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

When was CVE-2017-4969 published?

CVE-2017-4969 was published on 2017-04-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-4969

CVE-2017-4969 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cloudfoundry Cf-release 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.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Cloudfoundry Cf-release
Published: 2017-04-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Cloud Controller in Cloud Foundry cf-release versions prior to v255 allows authenticated developer users to exceed memory and disk quotas for tasks.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-4969?: The Cloud Controller in Cloud Foundry cf-release versions prior to v255 allows authenticated developer users to exceed memory and disk quotas for tasks.
How severe is CVE-2017-4969?: CVE-2017-4969 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-4969 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-4969?: CVE-2017-4969 affects Cloudfoundry Cf-release. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-4969?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-4969 published?: CVE-2017-4969 was published on 2017-04-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.cloudfoundry.org/cve-2017-4969/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cloudfoundry:cf-release:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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