How severe is CVE-2017-9795?

CVE-2017-9795 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-9795 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-9795?

CVE-2017-9795 affects Apache Geode. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-9795?

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-2017-9795 published?

CVE-2017-9795 was published on 2018-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-9795

CVE-2017-9795 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Geode with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 6.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Apache Geode
Published: 2018-01-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

When an Apache Geode cluster before v1.3.0 is operating in secure mode, a user with read access to specific regions within a Geode cluster may execute OQL queries that allow read and write access to objects within unauthorized regions. In addition a user could invoke methods that allow remote code execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-9795?: When an Apache Geode cluster before v1.3.0 is operating in secure mode, a user with read access to specific regions within a Geode cluster may execute OQL queries that allow read and write access to objects within unauthorized regions. In addition a user could invoke methods that allow remote code execution.
How severe is CVE-2017-9795?: CVE-2017-9795 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-9795 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-9795?: CVE-2017-9795 affects Apache Geode. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9795?: 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-2017-9795 published?: CVE-2017-9795 was published on 2018-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:geode:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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