How severe is CVE-2017-5643?

CVE-2017-5643 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-5643 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-5643?

CVE-2017-5643 primarily affects Apache Camel. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5643?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2017-5643 published?

CVE-2017-5643 was published on 2017-03-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-5643

CVE-2017-5643 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Camel with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4. 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-918.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.4)
CVSS v2: 5.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-918
Affected product: Apache Camel
Published: 2017-03-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Apache Camel's Validation Component is vulnerable against SSRF via remote DTDs and XXE.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-5643?: Apache Camel's Validation Component is vulnerable against SSRF via remote DTDs and XXE.
How severe is CVE-2017-5643?: CVE-2017-5643 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-5643 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-5643?: CVE-2017-5643 primarily affects Apache Camel. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5643?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-5643 published?: CVE-2017-5643 was published on 2017-03-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:camel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:camel:2.17.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:camel:2.17.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:camel:2.17.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:camel:2.17.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:camel:2.17.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:camel:2.17.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:camel:2.18.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:camel:2.18.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:camel:2.18.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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