CVE-2017-15044: The default installation of DocuWare Fulltext Search server through 6.11 allows remote users to connect to and

Q: How do I fix CVE-2017-15044?

fulltext server: upgrade to newer than 6.11. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2017-15044 being exploited?

CVE-2017-15044 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-2017-15044 affect?

CVE-2017-15044 affects fulltext server. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The default installation of DocuWare Fulltext Search server through 6.11 allows remote users to connect to and download searchable text from the embedded Solr service, bypassing DocuWare's access control features of the DocuWare user interf

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2017-15044 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting fulltext server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The default installation of DocuWare Fulltext Search server through 6.11 allows remote users to connect to and download searchable text from the embedded Solr service, bypassing DocuWare's access control features of the DocuWare user interfaces and API. An attacker can also gain privileges by modifying text. The default installation is unsafe because the server listens on the network interface, not the localhost interface.

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	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.1% (top 18%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2017-11-21
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: docuware

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-11-21 13:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:07 UTCUpdated Record last modified

docuware fulltext server UPGRADE

Affected: <= 6.11

Fixed in: newer than 6.11

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy fulltext-server || rpm -q fulltext-server || fulltext-server --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 6.11 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade fulltext-server

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade fulltext-server

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-2017-15044?

fulltext server: upgrade to newer than 6.11. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-15044 being exploited?

CVE-2017-15044 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-2017-15044 affect?

CVE-2017-15044 affects fulltext server. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The default installation of DocuWare Fulltext Search server through 6.11 allows remote users to connect to and download searchable text from the embedded Solr service, bypassing DocuWare's access control features of the DocuWare user interf

How urgent is CVE-2017-15044?

Priority 51/100. High severity

Software pages

Apache Solr vulnerabilities

References

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