CVE-2017-12615
Confirmed PUBLISHEDWhen 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...
Recommended Action
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
At a Glance
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.
- CVE Published
- Sep 19, 2017
- Exploitation Reported
- Mar 25, 2022
- CVSS
- 8.1 High
- EPSS
- 99.6%
Affected Versions
| Vendor | Product | Version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apache Software Foundation |
Apache Tomcat
|
7.0.0 to 7.0.79 |
Affected |
CVE References
- RHSA-2017:3113 access.redhat.com · Vendor Advisory https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3113
- RHSA-2017:3080 access.redhat.com · Vendor Advisory https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3080
- RHSA-2018:0465 access.redhat.com · Vendor Advisory https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0465
- RHSA-2017:3114 access.redhat.com · Vendor Advisory https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3114
- RHSA-2018:0466 access.redhat.com · Vendor Advisory https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0466
Show 14 more references
- RHSA-2017:3081 access.redhat.com · Vendor Advisory https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3081
- 42953 exploit-db.com · Exploit https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42953/
- 1039392 securitytracker.com · VDB Entry http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039392
- 100901 securityfocus.com · VDB Entry http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100901
- [announce] 20170919 [SECURITY] CVE-2017-12615 Apache Tomcat Remote Code Execution via JSP upload lists.apache.org · Mailing List https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/8fcb1e2d5895413abcf266f011b9918a...
- [tomcat-dev] 20190325 svn commit: r1856174 [22/29] - in /tomcat/site/trunk: docs/ xdocs/ xdocs/stylesheets/ lists.apache.org · Mailing List https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/388a323769f1dff84c9ec905455aa73f...
- [tomcat-dev] 20190413 svn commit: r1857494 [16/20] - in /tomcat/site/trunk: ./ docs/ xdocs/ lists.apache.org · Mailing List https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/845312a10aabbe2c499fca94003881d2...
- [tomcat-dev] 20190415 svn commit: r1857582 [17/22] - in /tomcat/site/trunk: docs/ xdocs/stylesheets/ lists.apache.org · Mailing List https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/3d19773b4cf0377db62d1e9328bf9160...
- [announce] 20200131 Apache Software Foundation Security Report: 2019 lists.apache.org · Mailing List https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r6d03e45b81eab03580cf7f8bb51cb3e...
- [tomcat-dev] 20200213 svn commit: r1873980 [27/34] - /tomcat/site/trunk/docs/ lists.apache.org · Mailing List https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r9136ff5b13e4f1941360b5a309efee2...
- synology.com/support/security/Synology_SA_17_54_Tomcat synology.com · CVE Record https://www.synology.com/support/security/Synology_SA_17_54_Tomcat
- breaktoprotect.blogspot.com/2017/09/the-case-of-cve-2017-12615-tomcat-7-... breaktoprotect.blogspot.com · CVE Record http://breaktoprotect.blogspot.com/2017/09/the-case-of-cve-2017-12615...
- security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20171018-0001 security.netapp.com · CVE Record https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20171018-0001/
- GitHub — breaktoprotect/CVE-2017-12615 github.com · CVE Record https://github.com/breaktoprotect/CVE-2017-12615
Recommended Actions
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Known Exploited Vulnerability Sources
Catalogues that list this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability.
Per-source evidence links for KEV attestations are available through the KEVIntel Pro API.
Learn about Pro API access| Source | Added |
|---|---|
| CISA First | 2022-03-25 00:00 UTC |
| The Shadowserver | 2026-07-15 00:00 UTC |
Scanner Artifacts
Nuclei and Metasploit references linked to this CVE.
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclei | https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/cves/2017/CVE-2017-12615.yaml | Apr 25, 2025 |
Virtual Patch
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CVSS Scores
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Recorded 2022-03-25 00:00:00 UTC · CISA
Used in malware
Recorded 2022-03-25 00:00:00 UTC · CISA
Proof of concept available
Recorded 2017-09-23 06:15:48 UTC · GitHub
Weaknesses (CWE)
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Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Scanner Integrations
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclei | https://github.com/projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates/blob/main/http/cves/2017/CVE-2017-12615.yaml | Apr 25, 2025 |
Potential Proof of Concepts
These PoCs are unverified and could contain malware. Use at your own risk.
github · Created 2024-11-19 11:47:11 UTC · 0 stars
github · Created 2021-01-12 09:07:12 UTC · 1 stars
CVE-2017-12615 任意文件写入exp，写入webshell
github · Created 2020-06-24 21:14:41 UTC · 0 stars
github · Created 2017-12-26 03:48:14 UTC · 3 stars
CVE-2017-12615 Tomcat RCE (TESTED)
github · Created 2017-10-06 22:04:23 UTC · 5 stars
CVE-2017-12617 and CVE-2017-12615 for tomcat server
github · Created 2017-09-23 06:15:48 UTC · 111 stars
POC Exploit for Apache Tomcat 7.0.x CVE-2017-12615 PUT JSP vulnerability.
nuclei · Created Unknown
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
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00:00 UTC 7 days ago00:00 UTC · 7 days ago
KEV confirmed by The Shadowserver
Exploitation attested by an external source
-
00:00 UTC about 1 year ago00:00 UTC · about 1 year ago
Nuclei template available
Scanner coverage available
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00:00 UTC over 4 years ago00:00 UTC · over 4 years ago
Added to CISA KEV
Listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
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00:00 UTC over 4 years ago00:00 UTC · over 4 years ago
First public exploitation report
Exploit observed in malware
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06:15 UTC almost 9 years ago06:15 UTC · almost 9 years ago
Public PoC available
Public proof-of-concept code published
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13:00 UTC almost 9 years ago13:00 UTC · almost 9 years ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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00:00 UTC almost 9 years ago00:00 UTC · almost 9 years ago
CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
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