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CVE-2017-12617 Apache CVE debrief

CVE-2017-12617 is an Apache Tomcat remote code execution vulnerability that CISA lists in its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. That designation means defenders should treat it as actively exploited and prioritize remediation using vendor guidance. The supplied CISA metadata specifies the required action as applying updates per vendor instructions, with a KEV due date of 2022-04-15.

Vendor
Apache
Product
Tomcat
CVSS
HIGH 8.1
CISA KEV
Listed
Original CVE published
2022-03-25
Original CVE updated
2022-03-25
Advisory published
2022-03-25
Advisory updated
2022-03-25

Who should care

Organizations running Apache Tomcat, especially teams responsible for internet-facing Java web applications, patch management, and vulnerability response. Security operations and asset owners should also care because CISA has marked this CVE as known exploited.

Technical summary

The source corpus identifies CVE-2017-12617 as a remote code execution issue in Apache Tomcat, but does not provide an affected-version range, attack path, or further technical details. The key defensive signal in the supplied material is CISA KEV inclusion, which indicates known exploitation and a need for prompt remediation.

Defensive priority

High. CISA KEV inclusion places this vulnerability in a priority class for expedited patching and verification.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Apply updates per the Apache vendor instructions referenced by CISA.
  • Identify all Apache Tomcat instances, including embedded or internet-facing deployments.
  • Confirm remediation by reviewing version inventory and patch status after updating.
  • Prioritize exposure reduction for any externally reachable Tomcat systems until patched.
  • Track this CVE against the CISA KEV due date (2022-04-15) and document closure.

Evidence notes

This debrief uses only the supplied source corpus and official links. The only explicit technical facts available here are the CVE ID, the Apache Tomcat product association, the remote code execution classification in the title/description, and CISA KEV status with the required action to apply vendor updates. No affected-version range or exploitation narrative was provided in the corpus.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2017-12617 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2017-12617

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2017-12617 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-12617

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

  • CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog

    Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency - Official CISA catalog of vulnerabilities known to be exploited in the wild.

Supplemental references

  • Source item URL

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://www.cisa.gov/sites/default/files/feeds/known_exploited_vulnerabilities.json

    cisa_kev

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.