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CVE-2017-12617 Details

Description

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 to upload a JSP file to the server via a specially crafted request. This JSP could then be requested and any code it contained would be executed by the server.

Metrics

CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

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URLSource(s)Tag(s)
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2017-12617 CISA-ADPUS Government Resource
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3080 CVEThird Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3081 CVEThird Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3113 CVEThird Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3114 CVEThird Party Advisory

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This CVE is in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog

Reference CISA's BOD 22-01 and Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog for further guidance and requirements.

Vulnerability NameDate AddedDue DateRequired Action
Apache Tomcat Remote Code Execution VulnerabilityMar 25, 2022Apr 15, 2022Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-IDCWE NameSource
CWE-434Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type[email protected]
CWE-434Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous TypeCISA-ADP

Affected Products

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Change History

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QUICK INFO

CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2017-12617
NVD Published Date:
Oct 4, 2017
NVD Last Modified:
Aug 25, 2026
Source:
[email protected]
CVE-2017-12617 Details - Not Deferred