How severe is CVE-2017-6059?

CVE-2017-6059 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-6059 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-6059?

CVE-2017-6059 affects Openidc Mod Auth Openidc. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6059?

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-2017-6059 published?

CVE-2017-6059 was published on 2017-04-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-6059

CVE-2017-6059 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openidc Mod Auth Openidc with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Openidc Mod Auth Openidc
Published: 2017-04-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Mod_auth_openidc.c in the Ping Identity OpenID Connect authentication module for Apache (aka mod_auth_openidc) before 2.14 allows remote attackers to spoof page content via a malicious URL provided to the user, which triggers an invalid request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-6059?: Mod_auth_openidc.c in the Ping Identity OpenID Connect authentication module for Apache (aka mod_auth_openidc) before 2.14 allows remote attackers to spoof page content via a malicious URL provided to the user, which triggers an invalid request.
How severe is CVE-2017-6059?: CVE-2017-6059 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-6059 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-6059?: CVE-2017-6059 affects Openidc Mod Auth Openidc. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6059?: 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-2017-6059 published?: CVE-2017-6059 was published on 2017-04-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:openidc:mod_auth_openidc:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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