CVE-2017-1000207: A vulnerability in Swagger-Parser's version <= 1.0.30 and Swagger codegen version <= 2.2.2 yaml parsing functi

Q: How do I fix CVE-2017-1000207?

swagger-codegen: upgrade to newer than 2.2.2; swagger-parser: upgrade to newer than 1.0.30. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2017-1000207 being exploited?

CVE-2017-1000207 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2017-1000207 affect?

CVE-2017-1000207 affects swagger-codegen, swagger-parser. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). A vulnerability in Swagger-Parser's version <= 1.0.30 and Swagger codegen version <= 2.2.2 yaml parsing functionality results in arbitrary code being executed when a maliciously crafted yaml Open-API specification is parsed. This in particu

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2017-1000207 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting swagger-codegen, swagger-parser. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability in Swagger-Parser's version <= 1.0.30 and Swagger codegen version <= 2.2.2 yaml parsing functionality results in arbitrary code being executed when a maliciously crafted yaml Open-API specification is parsed. This in particular, affects the 'generate' and 'validate' command in swagger-codegen (<= 2.2.2) and can lead to arbitrary code being executed when these commands are used on a well-crafted yaml specification.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.6% (top 24%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-502
Published	2017-11-27
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: swagger

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-11-27 15:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:58 UTCUpdated Record last modified

swagger swagger-codegen UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.2.2

Fixed in: newer than 2.2.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy swagger-codegen || rpm -q swagger-codegen || swagger-codegen --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.2.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade swagger-codegen

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade swagger-codegen

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

swagger swagger-parser UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.0.30

Fixed in: newer than 1.0.30

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy swagger-parser || rpm -q swagger-parser || swagger-parser --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.0.30 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade swagger-parser

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade swagger-parser

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2017-1000207?

swagger-codegen: upgrade to newer than 2.2.2; swagger-parser: upgrade to newer than 1.0.30. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-1000207 being exploited?

CVE-2017-1000207 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2017-1000207 affect?

CVE-2017-1000207 affects swagger-codegen, swagger-parser. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). A vulnerability in Swagger-Parser's version <= 1.0.30 and Swagger codegen version <= 2.2.2 yaml parsing functionality results in arbitrary code being executed when a maliciously crafted yaml Open-API specification is parsed. This in particu

How urgent is CVE-2017-1000207?

Priority 50/100. High severity

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