How severe is CVE-2017-7677?

CVE-2017-7677 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-7677 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-7677?

CVE-2017-7677 affects Apache Ranger. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7677?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2017-7677 published?

CVE-2017-7677 was published on 2017-06-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-7677

CVE-2017-7677 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Ranger with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. 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-862.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Apache Ranger
Published: 2017-06-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In environments that use external location for hive tables, Hive Authorizer in Apache Ranger before 0.7.1 should be checking RWX permission for create table.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-7677?: In environments that use external location for hive tables, Hive Authorizer in Apache Ranger before 0.7.1 should be checking RWX permission for create table.
How severe is CVE-2017-7677?: CVE-2017-7677 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-7677 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-7677?: CVE-2017-7677 affects Apache Ranger. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7677?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-7677 published?: CVE-2017-7677 was published on 2017-06-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:ranger:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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