CVE-2017-15112: keycloak-httpd-client-install versions before 0.8 allow users to insecurely pass password through command line

Q: How do I fix CVE-2017-15112?

keycloak-httpd-client-install: upgrade to 0.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2017-15112 being exploited?

CVE-2017-15112 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-2017-15112 affect?

CVE-2017-15112 affects keycloak-httpd-client-install. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). keycloak-httpd-client-install versions before 0.8 allow users to insecurely pass password through command line, leaking it via command history and process info to other local users.

Routine

HIGH 7.8UPGRADE

CVE-2017-15112 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting keycloak-httpd-client-install. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

keycloak-httpd-client-install versions before 0.8 allow users to insecurely pass password through command line, leaking it via command history and process info to other local users.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 68%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-200
Published	2018-01-20
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: keycloak-httpd-client-install project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-01-20 00:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:07 UTCUpdated Record last modified

keycloak-httpd-client-install project keycloak-httpd-client-install UPGRADE

Affected: < 0.8

Fixed in: 0.8

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy keycloak-httpd-client-install || rpm -q keycloak-httpd-client-install || keycloak-httpd-client-install --version

2. UPGRADE to 0.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade keycloak-httpd-client-install

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade keycloak-httpd-client-install

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-2017-15112?

keycloak-httpd-client-install: upgrade to 0.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-15112 being exploited?

CVE-2017-15112 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-2017-15112 affect?

CVE-2017-15112 affects keycloak-httpd-client-install. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). keycloak-httpd-client-install versions before 0.8 allow users to insecurely pass password through command line, leaking it via command history and process info to other local users.

How urgent is CVE-2017-15112?

Priority 35/100. High severity

Software pages

Apache HTTP Server vulnerabilities · Keycloak vulnerabilities

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