CVE-2017-5869
CVE-2017-5869 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nuxeo with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 35% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 35% (98th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Nuxeo
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in the file import feature in Nuxeo Platform 6.0, 7.1, 7.2, and 7.3 allows remote authenticated users to upload and execute arbitrary JSP code via a .. (dot dot) in the X-File-Name header.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-5869?
- Directory traversal vulnerability in the file import feature in Nuxeo Platform 6.0, 7.1, 7.2, and 7.3 allows remote authenticated users to upload and execute arbitrary JSP code via a .. (dot dot) in the X-File-Name header.
- How severe is CVE-2017-5869?
- CVE-2017-5869 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2017-5869 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 35% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-5869?
- CVE-2017-5869 primarily affects Nuxeo. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-5869?
- 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-2017-5869 published?
- CVE-2017-5869 was published on 2017-03-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/03/23/6
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97083
- https://sysdream.com/news/lab/2017-03-23-cve-2017-5869-nuxeo-platform-remote-code-execution/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41748/
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:a:nuxeo:nuxeo:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:nuxeo:nuxeo:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:nuxeo:nuxeo:7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:nuxeo:nuxeo:7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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