CVE-2017-14868

Name: CVE-2017-14868
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-11-30T18:29:00.243+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.52%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-14868 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Restlet Framework before 2.3.11, when using SimpleXMLProvider, allows remote attackers to access arbitrary files via an XXE attack in a REST API HTTP request. This affects use of the Jax-rs extension.. EPSS estimates a 2.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Restlet Framework before 2.3.11, when using SimpleXMLProvider, allows remote attackers to access arbitrary files via an XXE attack in a REST API HTTP request. This affects use of the Jax-rs extension.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.52%

82.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-611

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Restlet	Restlet	< 2.3.11

References

https://github.com/restlet/restlet-framework-java/issues/1286Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/restlet/restlet-framework-java/wiki/XEE-security-enhancementsThird Party Advisory
https://lgtm.com/blog/restlet_CVE-2017-14868Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/restlet/restlet-framework-java/issues/1286Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/restlet/restlet-framework-java/wiki/XEE-security-enhancementsThird Party Advisory
https://lgtm.com/blog/restlet_CVE-2017-14868Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 30, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-14868?

How severe is CVE-2017-14868?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-14868 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-14868?

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