Vulnerability in Eclipse Jetty

CVE-2017-9735

Jetty through 9.4.x is prone to a timing channel in util/security/Password.java, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access by observing elapsed times before rejection of incorrect passwords.

EPSS: 0.008 (75.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-9735?
CVE-2017-9735 is a high-severity vulnerability in Eclipse Jetty, classified under Observable Discrepancy. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2017-06-16.
How severe is CVE-2017-9735?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.
Is CVE-2017-9735 known to be exploited?
7 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.