PatchTheCVECVE-2017-18589: An issue was discovered in the cookie crate before 0.7.6 for Rust
CVE-2017-18589 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting cookie. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
An issue was discovered in the cookie crate before 0.7.6 for Rust. Large integers in the Max-Age of a cookie cause a panic.
Why this priority
- High severity
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.5 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.5% (top 26%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-20 |
| Published | 2019-08-26 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2017-18589?
cookie: upgrade to 0.7.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2017-18589 being exploited?
CVE-2017-18589 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-2017-18589 affect?
CVE-2017-18589 affects cookie. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). An issue was discovered in the cookie crate before 0.7.6 for Rust. Large integers in the Max-Age of a cookie cause a panic.
How urgent is CVE-2017-18589?
Priority 50/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action