CVE-2017-8048

Name: CVE-2017-8048
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-10-04T01:29:03.653+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.24%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-8048 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In Cloud Foundry capi-release versions 1.33.0 and later, prior to 1.42.0 and cf-release versions 268 and later, prior to 274, the original fix for CVE-2017-8033 introduces an API regression that allows a space developer to execute arbitrary code on the Cloud Controller VM by pushing a specially crafted application. NOTE: 274 resolves the vulnerability but has a serious bug that is fixed in 275.. EPSS estimates a 1.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Cloud Foundry capi-release versions 1.33.0 and later, prior to 1.42.0 and cf-release versions 268 and later, prior to 274, the original fix for CVE-2017-8033 introduces an API regression that allows a space developer to execute arbitrary code on the Cloud Controller VM by pushing a specially crafted application. NOTE: 274 resolves the vulnerability but has a serious bug that is fixed in 275.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.24%

65.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cloudfoundry	Cf-Release	268
Cloudfoundry	Cf-Release	269
Cloudfoundry	Cf-Release	270
Cloudfoundry	Cf-Release	271
Cloudfoundry	Cf-Release	272
Cloudfoundry	Cf-Release	273
Pivotal	Capi-Release	1.33.0
Pivotal	Capi-Release	1.34.0
Pivotal	Capi-Release	1.35.0
Pivotal	Capi-Release	1.36.0
Pivotal	Capi-Release	1.37.0
Pivotal	Capi-Release	1.38.0
Pivotal	Capi-Release	1.39.0
Pivotal	Capi-Release	1.40.0
Pivotal	Capi-Release	1.41.0

References

https://www.cloudfoundry.org/cve-2017-8048/Vendor Advisory
https://www.cloudfoundry.org/cve-2017-8048/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 4, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-8048?

How severe is CVE-2017-8048?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-8048 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8048?

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Source: NVD / NIST