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Vulnerability record · CVE-2017-15692 · published 27 February 2018

CVE-2017-15692: Apache geode deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability

Apache · Geode

In Apache Geode before v1.4.0, the TcpServer within the Geode locator opens a network port that deserializes data. If an unprivileged user gains access to the Geode locator, they may be able to cause remote code execution if certain classes are present on the classpath.

9.8 CVSS 3.0 Critical EPSS 4.8% · top 8.4% CWE-502 · Deserialization of untrusted data
9.8CVSS 3.0 base score, v2 7.5
4.8%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
1Affected product versions listed by NVD
4References
17 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

In Apache Geode before v1.4.0, the TcpServer within the Geode locator opens a network port that deserializes data. If an unprivileged user gains access to the Geode locator, they may be able to cause remote code execution if certain classes are present on the classpath.

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

1 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103205 Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/d0e00f2e147a9e9b13a6829133092f349b2882bf6860397368a52600%40%3Cannounce.tomcat.apach
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103205 Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/d0e00f2e147a9e9b13a6829133092f349b2882bf6860397368a52600%40%3Cannounce.tomcat.apach

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2017-15692), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-26). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.