Vulnerability Description
Trustwave Secure Web Gateway (SWG) through 11.8.0.27 allows remote attackers to append an arbitrary public key to the device's SSH Authorized Keys data, and consequently obtain remote root access, via the publicKey parameter to the /sendKey URI.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Trustwave | Secure Web Gateway | <= 11.8.0.27 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Dec/88ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://blogs.securiteam.com/index.php/archives/3550ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44047/
- https://www.trustwave.com/Resources/Trustwave-Software-Updates/Important-SecuritVendor Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Dec/88ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://blogs.securiteam.com/index.php/archives/3550ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44047/
- https://www.trustwave.com/Resources/Trustwave-Software-Updates/Important-SecuritVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-18001?
CVE-2017-18001 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Trustwave Secure Web Gateway (SWG) through 11.8.0.27 allows remote attackers to append an arbitrary public key to the device's SSH Authorized Keys data, and consequently obtain remote root access, via...
How severe is CVE-2017-18001?
CVE-2017-18001 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-18001?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Trustwave Secure Web Gateway.