CVE-2017-16859

Name: CVE-2017-16859
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-06-28T14:29:00.213+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.53%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-16859 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The review attachment resource in Atlassian Fisheye and Crucible before version 4.3.2, from version 4.4.0 before 4.4.3 and before version 4.5.0 allows remote attackers to read files contained within context path of the running application through a path traversal vulnerability in the command parameter.. EPSS estimates a 2.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The review attachment resource in Atlassian Fisheye and Crucible before version 4.3.2, from version 4.4.0 before 4.4.3 and before version 4.5.0 allows remote attackers to read files contained within context path of the running application through a path traversal vulnerability in the command parameter.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.53%

82.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Atlassian	Crucible	< 4.3.2
Atlassian	Crucible	>= 4.4.0, < 4.4.3
Atlassian	Crucible	>= 4.4.5, < 4.5.0
Atlassian	Fisheye	< 4.3.2
Atlassian	Fisheye	>= 4.4.0, < 4.4.3
Atlassian	Fisheye	>= 4.4.5, < 4.5.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104578Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/CRUC-8212Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/FE-7061Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104578Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/CRUC-8212Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/FE-7061Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 28, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-16859?

How severe is CVE-2017-16859?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-16859 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-16859?

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Source: NVD / NIST