Overview
When running Apache Tomcat on Windows with HTTP PUTs enabled, it is 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.
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-12615
Key Details
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| CVE ID | CVE-2017-12615 |
| Vendor / Product | Apache — Tomcat |
| NVD Published | 2017-09-19 |
| NVD Last Modified | 2025-10-22 |
| CVSS 3.1 Score | 8.1 |
| CVSS 3.1 Vector | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| Severity | HIGH |
| CWE | CWE-434 |
| CISA KEV Added | 2022-03-25 |
| CISA KEV Deadline | 2022-04-15 |
| Known Ransomware Use | ⚠️ Yes |
CVSS 3.1 Breakdown
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Required Action
CISA BOD 22-01 Deadline: 2022-04-15.
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2022-03-25 | Added to CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog |
| 2022-04-15 | CISA BOD 22-01 remediation deadline |
References
| Resource | Type |
|---|---|
| NVD — CVE-2017-12615 | Vulnerability Database |
| CISA KEV Catalog Entry | US Government |