CVE-2017-8051 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

Tenable Appliance 3.5 - 4.4.0, and possibly prior versions, contains a flaw in the simpleupload.py script in the Web UI. Through the manipulation of the tns_appliance_session_user parameter, a remote attacker can inject arbitrary commands.

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
Tenable	Appliance	3.4.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-78

References

http://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2017-07PatchVendor Advisory
https://vulndb.cyberriskanalytics.com/153135Permissions Required
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41892/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2017-07PatchVendor Advisory
https://vulndb.cyberriskanalytics.com/153135Permissions Required
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41892/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-8051?

CVE-2017-8051 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Tenable Appliance 3.5 - 4.4.0, and possibly prior versions, contains a flaw in the simpleupload.py script in the Web UI. Through the manipulation of the tns_appliance_session_user parameter, a remote ...

How severe is CVE-2017-8051?

CVE-2017-8051 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-2017-8051?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Tenable Appliance.