Arbitrary file upload in Apache Tomcat
CVE-2017-12617
When running Apache Tomcat versions 9.0.0.M1 to 9.0.0, 8.5.0 to 8.5.22, 8.0.0.RC1 to 8.0.46 and 7.0.0 to 7.0.81 with HTTP PUTs enabled (e.g. via setting the readonly initialisation parameter of the Default servlet to false) it was possible…
Vulnerability class: Unrestricted File Upload
EPSS: 1.000 (100.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.1 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Apache Tomcat
- Apache Software Foundation Tomcat — versions 8.0.0.RC1 to 8.0.46, 9.0.0.M1 to 9.0.0, 7.0.0 to 7.0.81
- Netapp Active_iq_unified_manager
- Netapp Element
- Netapp Oncommand_balance
- Netapp Oncommand_insight
- Netapp Oncommand_shift
- Netapp Oncommand_workflow_automation
- Netapp Snapcenter
- Oracle Agile_plm — versions 9.3.3, 9.3.4, 9.3.5
Weakness classification (CWE)
CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)
This CVE is on the CISA KEV catalog, added on . CISA KEV inclusion means CISA has confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; US federal agencies are required to remediate within a published due date.
BOD 22-01 due date: .
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security@apache.org (x_refsource_REDHAT, vendor-advisory, Third Party Advisory)
- security@apache.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Patch, Third Party Advisory)
- security@apache.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Patch, Third Party Advisory)
- security@apache.org (x_refsource_REDHAT, vendor-advisory, Third Party Advisory)
- security@apache.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Third Party Advisory)
- security@apache.org (x_refsource_REDHAT, vendor-advisory, Third Party Advisory)
- security@apache.org (Exploit, VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB)
- security@apache.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Third Party Advisory)
- security@apache.org (x_refsource_REDHAT, vendor-advisory, Third Party Advisory)
- security@apache.org (x_refsource_REDHAT, vendor-advisory, Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-12617?
- CVE-2017-12617 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Tomcat, classified under Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type. CVSS score: 8.1/10. Published 2017-10-04.
- How severe is CVE-2017-12617?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.1 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2017-12617 known to be exploited?
- Yes. CVE-2017-12617 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2022-03-25), indicating it is being actively exploited. 122 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed.