How severe is CVE-2017-8038?

CVE-2017-8038 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-8038 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-8038?

CVE-2017-8038 affects Pivotal Software Credhub-release. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8038?

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-2017-8038 published?

CVE-2017-8038 was published on 2017-11-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-8038

CVE-2017-8038 is a high-severity vulnerability in Pivotal Software Credhub-release with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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 8.8)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Pivotal Software Credhub-release
Published: 2017-11-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Cloud Foundry Foundation Credhub-release version 1.1.0, access control lists (ACLs) enforce whether an authenticated user can perform an operation on a credential. For installations using ACLs, the ACL was bypassed for the CredHub interpolate endpoint, allowing authenticated applications to view any credential within the CredHub installation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-8038?: In Cloud Foundry Foundation Credhub-release version 1.1.0, access control lists (ACLs) enforce whether an authenticated user can perform an operation on a credential. For installations using ACLs, the ACL was bypassed for the CredHub interpolate endpoint, allowing authenticated applications to view any credential within the CredHub installation.
How severe is CVE-2017-8038?: CVE-2017-8038 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-8038 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-8038?: CVE-2017-8038 affects Pivotal Software Credhub-release. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8038?: 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-2017-8038 published?: CVE-2017-8038 was published on 2017-11-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.cloudfoundry.org/cve-2017-8038/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:pivotal_software:credhub-release:1.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*