Vulnerability Description
Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Mongoose Web Server before 6.9 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of users for requests that modify Mongoose.conf via a request to __mg_admin?save. NOTE: this issue can be leveraged to execute arbitrary code remotely.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cesanta | Mongoose Embedded Web Server Library | <= 6.8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://hyp3rlinx.altervista.org/advisories/MONGOOSE-WEB-SERVER-v6.5-CSRF-COMMANDExploit
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Sep/3ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42614/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://hyp3rlinx.altervista.org/advisories/MONGOOSE-WEB-SERVER-v6.5-CSRF-COMMANDExploit
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Sep/3ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42614/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-11567?
CVE-2017-11567 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Mongoose Web Server before 6.9 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of users for requests that modify Mongoose.conf via a request to ...
How severe is CVE-2017-11567?
CVE-2017-11567 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-11567?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cesanta Mongoose Embedded Web Server Library.