How severe is CVE-2017-7529?

CVE-2017-7529 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-7529 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 63% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-7529?

CVE-2017-7529 primarily affects F5 Nginx. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7529?

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-2017-7529 published?

CVE-2017-7529 was published on 2017-07-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-7529

CVE-2017-7529 is a high-severity vulnerability in F5 Nginx with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 63% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-190.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 63% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-190
Affected product: F5 Nginx
Published: 2017-07-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Nginx versions since 0.5.6 up to and including 1.13.2 are vulnerable to integer overflow vulnerability in nginx range filter module resulting into leak of potentially sensitive information triggered by specially crafted request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-7529?: Nginx versions since 0.5.6 up to and including 1.13.2 are vulnerable to integer overflow vulnerability in nginx range filter module resulting into leak of potentially sensitive information triggered by specially crafted request.
How severe is CVE-2017-7529?: CVE-2017-7529 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-7529 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 63% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-7529?: CVE-2017-7529 primarily affects F5 Nginx. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7529?: 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-2017-7529 published?: CVE-2017-7529 was published on 2017-07-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:f5:nginx:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:puppet:puppet_enterprise:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:xcode:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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Threat intelligence

Threat-intel indicators referencing this CVE:

114.67.252.10 (ipv4-addr)
24.122.136.94 (ipv4-addr)
180.76.98.88 (ipv4-addr)
139.59.59.165 (ipv4-addr)
135.129.128.247 (ipv4-addr)
211.253.31.30 (ipv4-addr)
196.191.142.67 (ipv4-addr)
178.128.1.119 (ipv4-addr)