CVE-2017-18638

What it is

send_email in graphite-web/webapp/graphite/composer/views.py in Graphite through 1.1.5 is vulnerable to SSRF. The vulnerable SSRF endpoint can be used by an attacker to have the Graphite web server request any resource. The response to this SSRF request is encoded into an image file and then sent to an e-mail address that can be supplied by the attacker. Thus, an attacker can exfiltrate any information.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network without logging in. High risk of data exposure.

Exploit odds

15.3% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS). Higher than most.

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2019-10-11 23:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 01:13 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 15.3% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 7.5 HIGH (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2019-10-11 23:15 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 01:13 UTC

Exploit probability

15.3% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-918 · Server-side request forgery

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Graphite Project Graphite ≤ 1.1.5

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 7.5

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

None

User interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

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