CVE-2017-16590 — HIGH (8.8)

Vulnerability Description

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication on vulnerable installations of NetGain Systems Enterprise Manager 7.2.699 build 1001. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the MainFilter servlet. The issue results from the lack of proper string matching inside the doFilter method. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of Administrator. Was ZDI-CAN-5099.

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Netgain-Systems	Enterprise Manager	7.2.699

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-287 CWE-289

References

https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-955Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-17-955Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-16590?

CVE-2017-16590 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication on vulnerable installations of NetGain Systems Enterprise Manager 7.2.699 build 1001. User interaction is required to exploit this v...

How severe is CVE-2017-16590?

CVE-2017-16590 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-2017-16590?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Netgain-Systems Enterprise Manager.