How severe is CVE-2017-7685?

CVE-2017-7685 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-7685 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-7685?

CVE-2017-7685 primarily affects Apache Openmeetings. In total, 21 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7685?

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

When was CVE-2017-7685 published?

CVE-2017-7685 was published on 2017-07-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-7685

CVE-2017-7685 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Openmeetings with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Apache Openmeetings
Published: 2017-07-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Apache OpenMeetings 1.0.0 responds to the following insecure HTTP methods: PUT, DELETE, HEAD, and PATCH.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-7685?: Apache OpenMeetings 1.0.0 responds to the following insecure HTTP methods: PUT, DELETE, HEAD, and PATCH.
How severe is CVE-2017-7685?: CVE-2017-7685 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-7685 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-7685?: CVE-2017-7685 primarily affects Apache Openmeetings. In total, 21 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7685?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-7685 published?: CVE-2017-7685 was published on 2017-07-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (21)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:openmeetings:1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:openmeetings:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:openmeetings:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:openmeetings:2.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:openmeetings:2.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:openmeetings:3.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:openmeetings:3.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:openmeetings:3.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:openmeetings:3.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:openmeetings:3.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:openmeetings:3.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:openmeetings:3.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:openmeetings:3.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:openmeetings:3.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:openmeetings:3.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:openmeetings:3.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:openmeetings:3.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:openmeetings:3.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:openmeetings:3.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:openmeetings:3.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:openmeetings:3.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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