CVE-2017-12615
Summary
| CVE | CVE-2017-12615 |
|---|---|
| State | PUBLISHED |
| Assigner | apache |
| Source Priority | CVE Program / NVD first with legacy fallback |
| Published | 2017-09-19 13:29:00 UTC |
| Updated | 2026-04-21 17:04:04 UTC |
| Description | 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. |
Risk And Classification
Primary CVSS: v3.1 8.1 HIGH from [email protected]
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS: 0.941980000 probability, percentile 0.999210000 (date 2026-04-21)
CISA KEV: Listed on 2022-03-25; due 2022-04-15; ransomware use Known
Problem Types: CWE-434 | Remote Code Execution | CWE-434 CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
| Version | Source | Type | Score | Severity | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | [email protected] | Primary | 8.1 | HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| 3.1 | ADP | DECLARED | 8.1 | HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| 3.1 | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | Secondary | 8.1 | HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| 2.0 | [email protected] | Primary | 6.8 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
CVSS v3.1 Breakdown
Attack Vector
NetworkAttack Complexity
HighPrivileges Required
NoneUser Interaction
NoneScope
UnchangedConfidentiality
HighIntegrity
HighAvailability
HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v2.0 Breakdown
Access Vector
NetworkAccess Complexity
MediumAuthentication
NoneConfidentiality
PartialIntegrity
PartialAvailability
PartialAV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
| Vendor | Apache |
|---|---|
| Product | Tomcat |
| Name | Apache Tomcat on Windows Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| Required Action | Apply updates per vendor instructions. |
| Notes | https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-12615 |
NVD Known Affected Configurations (CPE 2.3)
Vendor Declared Affected Products
| Source | Vendor | Product | Version | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | Apache Software Foundation | Apache Tomcat | affected 7.0.0 to 7.0.79 | Not specified |
References
| Reference | Source | Link | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Customer Portal | af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 | access.redhat.com | Third Party Advisory |
| GitHub - breaktoprotect/CVE-2017-12615: POC Exploit for Apache Tomcat 7.0.x CVE-2017-12615 PUT JSP vulnerability. | af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 | github.com | Exploit, Third Party Advisory |
| Red Hat Customer Portal | af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 | access.redhat.com | Third Party Advisory |
| www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | www.cisa.gov | US Government Resource |
| Red Hat Customer Portal | af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 | access.redhat.com | Third Party Advisory |
| Apache Tomcat < 9.0.1 (Beta) / < 8.5.23 / < 8.0.47 / < 7.0.8 - JSP Upload Bypass / Remote Code Execution (1) | af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 | www.exploit-db.com | Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry |
| Apache Tomcat CVE-2017-12615 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability | af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 | www.securityfocus.com | Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry |
| Break To Protect: The Case of CVE-2017-12615 Tomcat 7 PUT vulnerability | af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 | breaktoprotect.blogspot.com | Exploit |
| Pony Mail! | af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 | lists.apache.org | Mailing List, Patch |
| Pony Mail! | af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 | lists.apache.org | Mailing List, Patch |
| Red Hat Customer Portal | af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 | access.redhat.com | Third Party Advisory |
| Pony Mail! | af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 | lists.apache.org | Issue Tracking, Mailing List |
| Red Hat Customer Portal | af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 | access.redhat.com | Third Party Advisory |
| Synology-SA-17:54 Tomcat | Synology Inc. | af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 | www.synology.com | Third Party Advisory |
| Apache Tomcat on Windows HTTP PUT Request Processing Flaw Lets Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code on the Target System - SecurityTracker | af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 | www.securitytracker.com | Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry |
| Pony Mail! | af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 | lists.apache.org | Mailing List, Patch |
| Pony Mail! | af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 | lists.apache.org | Mailing List |
| August 2017 Apache Tomcat Vulnerabilities in NetApp Products | NetApp Product Security | af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 | security.netapp.com | Third Party Advisory |
| Red Hat Customer Portal | af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 | access.redhat.com | Third Party Advisory |
| Pony Mail! | af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 | lists.apache.org | Mailing List, Patch |
| Pony Mail! | MITRE | lists.apache.org | |
| Pony Mail! | MITRE | lists.apache.org | |
| Pony Mail! | MITRE | lists.apache.org | |
| Pony Mail! | MITRE | lists.apache.org | |
| Pony Mail! | MITRE | lists.apache.org | |
| Pony Mail! | MITRE | lists.apache.org | |
| CVE Program record | CVE.ORG | www.cve.org | canonical |
| NVD vulnerability detail | NVD | nvd.nist.gov | canonical, analysis |
| CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog | CISA | www.cisa.gov | kev |
No vendor comments have been submitted for this CVE.
Additional Advisory Data
| Source | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| ADP | 2022-03-25T00:00:00.000Z | CVE-2017-12615 added to CISA KEV |