CVE-2017-3601: Vulnerability in the Oracle API Gateway component of Oracle Fusion Middleware (subcomponent: Oracle API Gatewa

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HIGH 8.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2017-3601 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting api gateway. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Vulnerability in the Oracle API Gateway component of Oracle Fusion Middleware (subcomponent: Oracle API Gateway). The supported version that is affected is 11.1.2.4.0. Easily "exploitable" vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle API Gateway. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	2.3% (top 16%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2017-04-24
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Oracle · Vendor: oracle

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-04-24 19:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:18 UTCUpdated Record last modified

oracle api gateway DOWNGRADE

Affected: 11.1.2.4.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 11.1.2.4.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy api-gateway || rpm -q api-gateway || api-gateway --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 11.1.2.4.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison api-gateway sudo apt install api-gateway=<VERSION_BEFORE_11.1.2.4.0> sudo apt-mark hold api-gateway

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list api-gateway sudo dnf downgrade api-gateway-<VERSION_BEFORE_11.1.2.4.0> sudo dnf versionlock add api-gateway

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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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-2017-3601?

api gateway: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-3601 being exploited?

CVE-2017-3601 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-2017-3601 affect?

CVE-2017-3601 affects api gateway. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). Vulnerability in the Oracle API Gateway component of Oracle Fusion Middleware (subcomponent: Oracle API Gateway). The supported version that is affected is 11.1.2.4.0. Easily "exploitable" vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with

How urgent is CVE-2017-3601?

Priority 49/100. High severity

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