How severe is CVE-2017-8080?

CVE-2017-8080 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-2017-8080 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-2017-8080?

CVE-2017-8080 affects Atlassian Hipchat Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8080?

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-2017-8080 published?

CVE-2017-8080 was published on 2017-05-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-8080

CVE-2017-8080 is a high-severity vulnerability in Atlassian Hipchat Server 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Atlassian Hipchat Server
Published: 2017-05-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Atlassian Hipchat Server before 2.2.4 allows remote authenticated users with user level privileges to execute arbitrary code via vectors involving image uploads.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-8080?: Atlassian Hipchat Server before 2.2.4 allows remote authenticated users with user level privileges to execute arbitrary code via vectors involving image uploads.
How severe is CVE-2017-8080?: CVE-2017-8080 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-2017-8080 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-2017-8080?: CVE-2017-8080 affects Atlassian Hipchat Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8080?: 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-2017-8080 published?: CVE-2017-8080 was published on 2017-05-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:atlassian:hipchat_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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