CVE-2017-12615
HighExploitedPublic exploitWhen running Apache Tomcat on Windows with HTTP PUTs enabled it was possible to upload a JSP file to the server
Published Oct 17, 2018 · Updated Aug 7, 2026 · Also known as GHSA-pjfr-qf3p-3q25, SUSE-SU-2017:3059-1
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2017-12615 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.1 v3.1) affecting Tomcat (Apache), 7-Mode Transition Tool (Netapp), Oncommand Balance (Netapp) and 22 more products.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jan 8, 2019 and is known to be used in ransomware campaigns. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 100% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Tomcat 7.0.79, Tomcat 0:7.0.76-3.el7_4, Tomcat 7.0.76-3.el7_4.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
8.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
100%
Higher than 99.9% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings, used by ransomware
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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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.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Mar 25, 2022 | Apr 15, 2022 | Known |
| Industry KEV feed | Jan 8, 2019 | Apr 15, 2022 | Known |
| CIRCL KEV | Mar 25, 2022 | Apr 15, 2022 | Known |
| ENISA EUVD | Mar 25, 2022 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Affected Products
102 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| TomcatApache | >= 7.0.0 to 7.0.79 | 7.0.79 |
| 7-Mode Transition ToolNetapp | See advisory | n/a |
| Oncommand BalanceNetapp | See advisory | n/a |
| Oncommand ShiftNetapp | See advisory | n/a |
| Enterprise Linux Server Update Services For Sap SolutionsRedhat | 7.4, 7.6, 7.7 | n/a |
Patched Releases
Tomcat
7.0.79, 0:7.0.76-3.el7_4, 7.0.76-3.el7_4, 7.0.82-7.16.1
httpd
0:2.2.26-57.ep6.el6
httpd22
0:2.2.26-58.ep6.el7
jbcs-httpd24-openssl
1:1.0.2h-14.jbcs.el6, 1:1.0.2h-14.jbcs.el7
mod_cluster
0:1.3.8-2.Final_redhat_2.1.ep7.el6, 0:1.3.8-2.Final_redhat_2.1.ep7.el7
mod_cluster-native
0:1.2.13-9.Final_redhat_2.ep6.el6, 0:1.2.13-9.Final_redhat_2.ep6.el7
org.apache.tomcat.embed:tomcat-embed-core
7.0.79
tomcat-admin-webapps
7.0.76-3.el7_4, 7.0.82-7.16.1
tomcat-docs-webapp
7.0.76-3.el7_4, 7.0.82-7.16.1
tomcat-el-2_2-api
7.0.82-7.16.1
tomcat-el-2.2-api
7.0.76-3.el7_4
tomcat-javadoc
7.0.76-3.el7_4, 7.0.82-7.16.1
tomcat-jsp-2_2-api
7.0.82-7.16.1
tomcat-jsp-2.2-api
7.0.76-3.el7_4
tomcat-jsvc
7.0.76-3.el7_4
tomcat-lib
7.0.76-3.el7_4, 7.0.82-7.16.1
tomcat-native
0:1.2.8-11.redhat_11.ep7.el6, 0:1.2.8-11.redhat_11.ep7.el7
tomcat-servlet-3_0-api
7.0.82-7.16.1
tomcat-servlet-3.0-api
7.0.76-3.el7_4
tomcat-vault
0:1.1.6-1.Final_redhat_1.1.ep7.el6, 0:1.1.6-1.Final_redhat_1.1.ep7.el7
tomcat-webapps
7.0.76-3.el7_4, 7.0.82-7.16.1
tomcat6
0:6.0.41-19_patch_04.ep6.el6, 0:6.0.41-19_patch_04.ep6.el7, 6.0.24-111.el6_9
tomcat6-admin-webapps
6.0.24-111.el6_9
tomcat6-docs-webapp
6.0.24-111.el6_9
tomcat6-el-2.1-api
6.0.24-111.el6_9
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Oct 17, 2018
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jan 8, 2019
Added to CISA KEV
Mar 25, 2022
Added to CIRCL KEV
Mar 25, 2022
Added to ENISA EUVD
Mar 25, 2022
Last updated
Aug 7, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-20 Improper Input Validation
- CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
References
- advisoryhttps://bugzilla.suse.com/1042910
- advisoryhttps://bugzilla.suse.com/1053352
- advisoryhttps://bugzilla.suse.com/1059551
- advisoryhttps://bugzilla.suse.com/1059554
- advisoryhttps://bugzilla.suse.com/977410
FAQ
Common Questions.
When running Apache Tomcat 7.0.0 to 7.0.79 on Windows with HTTP PUTs enabled (e.g.
Affected: Tomcat (Apache) versions >= 7.0.0 to 7.0.79; 7-Mode Transition Tool (Netapp); Oncommand Balance (Netapp), among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jan 8, 2019 and is known to be used in ransomware campaigns.
Yes. It was added on Mar 25, 2022 with a federal remediation due date of Apr 15, 2022.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Tomcat 7.0.79, Tomcat 0:7.0.76-3.el7_4, Tomcat 7.0.76-3.el7_4.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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