PatchTheCVECVE-2018-1000817: Asset Pipeline Grails Plugin Asset-pipeline plugin version Prior to 2.14.1.1, 2.15.1 and 3.0.6 contains a Inco
CVE-2018-1000817 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting asset-pipeline. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Asset Pipeline Grails Plugin Asset-pipeline plugin version Prior to 2.14.1.1, 2.15.1 and 3.0.6 contains a Incorrect Access Control vulnerability in Applications deployed in Jetty that can result in Download .class files and any arbitrary file. This attack appear to be exploitable via Specially crafted GET request containing directory traversal from assets-pipeline context. This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in 2.14.1.1 (for Grails 2.x)
Why this priority
- High severity
- Public exploit reference
- 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 | 2.5% (top 15%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-22 |
| Published | 2018-12-20 |
| 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-2018-1000817?
asset-pipeline: upgrade to 2.14.1.1, 2.15.1, 3.0.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2018-1000817 being exploited?
CVE-2018-1000817 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-2018-1000817 affect?
CVE-2018-1000817 affects asset-pipeline. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Asset Pipeline Grails Plugin Asset-pipeline plugin version Prior to 2.14.1.1, 2.15.1 and 3.0.6 contains a Incorrect Access Control vulnerability in Applications deployed in Jetty that can result in Download .class files and any arbitrary fi
How urgent is CVE-2018-1000817?
Priority 57/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
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- CVE-2018-17605 HIGH 7.5 UPGRADE An issue was discovered in the Asset Pipeline plugin before 3.0.4 for Grails