CVE-2017-12195

Name: CVE-2017-12195
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-07-27T15:29:00.297+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.39%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-12195 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A flaw was found in all Openshift Enterprise versions using the openshift elasticsearch plugin. An attacker with knowledge of the given name used to authenticate and access Elasticsearch can later access it without the token, bypassing authentication. EPSS estimates a 1.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A flaw was found in all Openshift Enterprise versions using the openshift elasticsearch plugin. An attacker with knowledge of the given name used to authenticate and access Elasticsearch can later access it without the token, bypassing authentication. This attack also requires that the Elasticsearch be configured with an external route, and the data accessed is limited to the indices.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.39%

68.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Redhat	Openshift Container Platform	3.4
Redhat	Openshift Container Platform	3.5
Redhat	Openshift Container Platform	3.6
Redhat	Openshift Container Platform	3.7

References

https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3188Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3389Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2017-12195Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3188Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3389Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2017-12195Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 27, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-12195?

How severe is CVE-2017-12195?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-12195 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-12195?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST