How severe is CVE-2017-8036?

CVE-2017-8036 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-8036 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-8036?

CVE-2017-8036 affects Cloudfoundry Capi-release. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8036?

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-2017-8036 published?

CVE-2017-8036 was published on 2017-07-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-8036

CVE-2017-8036 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cloudfoundry Capi-release with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Cloudfoundry Capi-release
Published: 2017-07-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in the Cloud Controller API in Cloud Foundry Foundation CAPI-release version 1.33.0 (only). The original fix for CVE-2017-8033 included in CAPI-release 1.33.0 introduces a regression that allows a space developer to execute arbitrary code on the Cloud Controller VM by pushing a specially crafted application.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-8036?: An issue was discovered in the Cloud Controller API in Cloud Foundry Foundation CAPI-release version 1.33.0 (only). The original fix for CVE-2017-8033 included in CAPI-release 1.33.0 introduces a regression that allows a space developer to execute arbitrary code on the Cloud Controller VM by pushing a specially crafted application.
How severe is CVE-2017-8036?: CVE-2017-8036 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-8036 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-8036?: CVE-2017-8036 affects Cloudfoundry Capi-release. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8036?: 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-2017-8036 published?: CVE-2017-8036 was published on 2017-07-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cloudfoundry:capi-release:1.33.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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