CVE-2017-14868

HIGHNVD 7.57.5—

7.5

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.

CVSS v3: 7.5
EG Score: 7.5(medium)
EPSS: 59.6%
KEV: Not listed

Published

November 30, 2017

Last Modified

May 13, 2026

References (6)

cve@mitrehttps://github.com/restlet/restlet-framework-java/issues/1286
cve@mitrehttps://github.com/restlet/restlet-framework-java/wiki/XEE-security-enhancements
cve@mitrehttps://lgtm.com/blog/restlet_CVE-2017-14868
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://github.com/restlet/restlet-framework-java/issues/1286
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://github.com/restlet/restlet-framework-java/wiki/XEE-security-enhancements
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://lgtm.com/blog/restlet_CVE-2017-14868

Affected Packages

(1 across 1 ecosystem)

Maven(1)

Package	Vulnerable range	Fixed in	Dependents
org.restlet.jse:org.restlet.ext.jaxrs	—	2.3.11	—

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Frequently asked(5)

What is CVE-2017-14868?

CVE-2017-14868 is a high vulnerability published on November 30, 2017. 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.

When was CVE-2017-14868 disclosed?

CVE-2017-14868 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on November 30, 2017, with the most recent update on May 13, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2017-14868 actively exploited?

CVE-2017-14868 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 59.6% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-14868?

CVE-2017-14868 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 (NVD).

How do I remediate CVE-2017-14868?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2017-14868, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2017-14868

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