Vulnerability Description
The User Manager service in Apache Jetspeed before 2.3.1 does not properly restrict access using Jetspeed Security, which allows remote attackers to (1) add, (2) edit, or (3) delete users via the REST API.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Jetspeed | <= 2.3.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://haxx.ml/post/140552592371/remote-code-execution-in-apache-jetspeed-230-an
- http://mail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/portals-jetspeed-user/201603.mbox/%3CB9Vendor Advisory
- https://portals.apache.org/jetspeed-2/security-reports.html#CVE-2016-2171PatchVendor Advisory
- http://haxx.ml/post/140552592371/remote-code-execution-in-apache-jetspeed-230-an
- http://mail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/portals-jetspeed-user/201603.mbox/%3CB9Vendor Advisory
- https://portals.apache.org/jetspeed-2/security-reports.html#CVE-2016-2171PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-2171?
CVE-2016-2171 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The User Manager service in Apache Jetspeed before 2.3.1 does not properly restrict access using Jetspeed Security, which allows remote attackers to (1) add, (2) edit, or (3) delete users via the REST...
How severe is CVE-2016-2171?
CVE-2016-2171 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-2171?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Jetspeed.