CVE-2017-7279 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Q: What is CVE-2017-7279?

CVE-2017-7279 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). An unprivileged user of the Unitrends Enterprise Backup before 9.0.0 web server can escalate to root privileges by modifying the "token" cookie issued at login.

Q: How severe is CVE-2017-7279?

CVE-2017-7279 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2017-7279?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Unitrends Enterprise Backup.

Vulnerability Description

An unprivileged user of the Unitrends Enterprise Backup before 9.0.0 web server can escalate to root privileges by modifying the "token" cookie issued at login.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Unitrends	Enterprise Backup	<= 8.2.0-8

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-565

References

https://rhinosecuritylabs.com/research/remote-code-execution-bug-hunting-chapterThird Party Advisory
https://rhinosecuritylabs.com/research/remote-code-execution-bug-hunting-chapterThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-7279?

CVE-2017-7279 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). An unprivileged user of the Unitrends Enterprise Backup before 9.0.0 web server can escalate to root privileges by modifying the "token" cookie issued at login.

How severe is CVE-2017-7279?

CVE-2017-7279 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-2017-7279?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Unitrends Enterprise Backup.