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CVE-2017-12615 CISA KEV · Actively exploitedLinked to ransomware

Vulnerability in Apache Tomcat

CVSS score

8.1

EPSS probability

%99.6

Risk score

16.1

Published

9 y ago

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Vulnerability description

DayBreach CVE AI Research

CVE-2017-12615 has vendor, distribution, patch and security-source records on file. We can compare them and prepare an explanation linked to the evidence.

When running Apache Tomcat 7.0.0 to 7.0.79 on Windows with HTTP PUTs enabled (e.g. via setting the readonly initialisation parameter of the Default 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.

IMPACT: Affected Products and Software

Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2017-12615 vulnerability. Where our threat engine knows the exact affected versions, they are listed below.

IDVENDORPRODUCTACTION
1Apache Software FoundationApache Tomcat View
2apachetomcat View
3microsoftwindows View
4netapp7-mode transition tool View
5netapponcommand balance View
6netapponcommand shift View
7redhatenterprise linux server update services for sap solutions View
8redhatenterprise linux server update services for sap solutions View
9redhatenterprise linux server update services for sap solutions View
10redhatjboss enterprise web server View
11redhatjboss enterprise web server View
12redhatjboss enterprise web server text-only advisories View
13redhatenterprise linux desktop View
14redhatenterprise linux desktop View
15redhatenterprise linux eus View
16redhatenterprise linux eus View
17redhatenterprise linux eus View
18redhatenterprise linux eus View
19redhatenterprise linux eus compute node View
20redhatenterprise linux eus compute node View
21redhatenterprise linux eus compute node View
22redhatenterprise linux eus compute node View
23redhatenterprise linux for ibm z systems View
24redhatenterprise linux for ibm z systems eus View
25redhatenterprise linux for ibm z systems eus View
26redhatenterprise linux for ibm z systems eus View
27redhatenterprise linux for ibm z systems eus View
28redhatenterprise linux for power big endian View
29redhatenterprise linux for power big endian eus View
30redhatenterprise linux for power big endian eus View
31redhatenterprise linux for power big endian eus View
32redhatenterprise linux for power big endian eus View
33redhatenterprise linux for power little endian View
34redhatenterprise linux for power little endian eus View
35redhatenterprise linux for power little endian eus View
36redhatenterprise linux for power little endian eus View
37redhatenterprise linux for power little endian eus View
38redhatenterprise linux for scientific computing View
39redhatenterprise linux server View
40redhatenterprise linux server View
41redhatenterprise linux server aus View
42redhatenterprise linux server aus View
43redhatenterprise linux server aus View
44redhatenterprise linux server for power little endian update services for sap solutions View
45redhatenterprise linux server for power little endian update services for sap solutions View
46redhatenterprise linux server for power little endian update services for sap solutions View
47redhatenterprise linux server for power little endian update services for sap solutions View
48redhatenterprise linux server tus View
49redhatenterprise linux server tus View
50redhatenterprise linux server tus View
51redhatenterprise linux workstation View
52redhatenterprise linux workstation View
Total affected vendors: 5|Products: 52

RED HAT CSAF/VEX: Product Impact Check

Red Hat has not yet published a CSAF/VEX impact record for this CVE. This does not mean “not affected”.

SCORING: CVSS from Multiple Sources

CVSS Scores

The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardised framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and display CVSS scores from several sources for each CVE.

SCOREVERSIONSEVERITYVECTORSOURCE
8.1CVSS V31HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HNVD
8.1CVSS V3_1HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HCVE ADP
6.8CVSS V2—AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PNVD

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Patch verified

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Public exploit and active exploitation status

Verified exploit intelligence

This CVE is marked as actively exploited in the CISA KEV catalogue, but no verified, downloadable public PoC or Metasploit module has been found yet. Evidence of active exploitation does not mean that public exploit code exists.

Weakness Classification and Attack Patterns (CWE & CAPEC)

CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorises the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2017-12615 is associated with the following CWEs:

CWE-434: Common Weakness Enumeration Entry CWE-434

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC) stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2017-12615 weaknesses.

CAPEC-66: SQL InjectionCAPEC-126: Path TraversalCAPEC-28: OS Command Injection

Attack Vector and Accessibility

ExposureAğ üzerinden
PermissionsGerekmiyor
UserGerekmiyor

Official Sources and Advisories

RHSA-2017:3113vendor-advisoryRHSA-2017:3080vendor-advisory1039392vendor-advisory[announce] 20170919 [SECURITY] CVE-2017-12615 Apache Tomcat Remote Code Execution via JSP uploadvendor-advisoryhttps://www.synology.com/support/security/Synology_SA_17_54_Tomcatvendor-advisoryRHSA-2018:0465vendor-advisoryhttp://breaktoprotect.blogspot.com/2017/09/the-case-of-cve-2017-12615-tomcat-7-put.htmlvendor-advisoryRHSA-2017:3114vendor-advisory100901vendor-advisoryRHSA-2018:0466vendor-advisory

CVSS Vector Radar Chart

8.1 / 10
Attack VectorNetworkComplexityHighPrivilegesNoneUser Interact.NoneConfidentialityHighIntegrityNoneAvailabilityHigh

Vulnerability Scoring Details

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges RequiredNone required
User InteractionNone required
Confidentiality (Gizlilik)High
Integrity (Bütünlük)None
Availability (Erişilebilirlik)High

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Weakness Type (CWE & CAPEC)

CWE-434

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