How severe is CVE-2017-5212?

CVE-2017-5212 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-2017-5212 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-5212?

CVE-2017-5212 affects Open-xchange Open-xchange Appsuite. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5212?

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-2017-5212 published?

CVE-2017-5212 was published on 2019-05-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-5212

CVE-2017-5212 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Open-xchange Open-xchange Appsuite 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Open-xchange Open-xchange Appsuite
Published: 2019-05-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Open-Xchange GmbH OX App Suite 7.8.3 is affected by: Incorrect Access Control.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-5212?: Open-Xchange GmbH OX App Suite 7.8.3 is affected by: Incorrect Access Control.
How severe is CVE-2017-5212?: CVE-2017-5212 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-2017-5212 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-5212?: CVE-2017-5212 affects Open-xchange Open-xchange Appsuite. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5212?: 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-2017-5212 published?: CVE-2017-5212 was published on 2019-05-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:open-xchange:open-xchange_appsuite:7.8.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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