CVE-2017-14589

Name: CVE-2017-14589
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-12-13T15:29:00.217+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.87%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-14589 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. It was possible for double OGNL evaluation in FreeMarker templates through Struts FreeMarker tags to occur. An attacker who has restricted administration rights to Bamboo or who hosts a website that a Bamboo administrator visits, is able to exploit this vulnerability to execute Java code of their choice on systems that run a vulnerable version of Bamboo. EPSS estimates a 1.87% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

It was possible for double OGNL evaluation in FreeMarker templates through Struts FreeMarker tags to occur. An attacker who has restricted administration rights to Bamboo or who hosts a website that a Bamboo administrator visits, is able to exploit this vulnerability to execute Java code of their choice on systems that run a vulnerable version of Bamboo. All versions of Bamboo before 6.1.6 (the fixed version for 6.1.x) and from 6.2.0 before 6.2.5 (the fixed version for 6.2.x) are affected by this vulnerability.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.87%

76.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Atlassian	Bamboo	< 6.1.6
Atlassian	Bamboo	>= 6.2.0, < 6.2.5

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102188Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://confluence.atlassian.com/bamboo/bamboo-security-advisory-2017-12-13-939939816.htmlVendor Advisory
https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/BAM-18842Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102188Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://confluence.atlassian.com/bamboo/bamboo-security-advisory-2017-12-13-939939816.htmlVendor Advisory
https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/BAM-18842Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 13, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-14589?

How severe is CVE-2017-14589?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-14589 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.87% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-14589?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2017-14589?

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Source: NVD / NIST