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CVE-2017-9735

Jetty through 9.4.x is prone to a timing channel in util/security/Password.java, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access by observing elapsed times before rejection of incorrect passwords.

Severity
High 7.5
Published
16 Jun 2017
Last changed
17 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
1 Nov 2026
Fixed in
9.2.22, 9.3.20, 9.4.6
Exploit chance
9.6% in the next 30 daysHigher than 95% of CVEs. EPSS by FIRST, 11 Nov 2026
Weakness
Observable discrepancy (CWE-203)
Attack
Over the network · No login needed · No user action needed
Attacker can
Read data
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
Eclipse JettyServers and applications · cpe:a:eclipse:jetty
  • Every version before 9.2.22
  • From 9.3.0 before 9.3.20
  • From 9.4.0 before 9.4.6

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-9735
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2017-9735