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HIGH · 7.8

CVE-2017-8916

In Center for Internet Security CIS-CAT Pro Dashboard before 1.0.4, an authenticated user is able to change an administrative user's e-mail address and send a forgot password email to themselves, ther...

Vulnerability Description

In Center for Internet Security CIS-CAT Pro Dashboard before 1.0.4, an authenticated user is able to change an administrative user's e-mail address and send a forgot password email to themselves, thereby gaining administrative access.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
CisecurityCis-Cat Pro Dashboard1.0.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-640

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-8916?

CVE-2017-8916 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). In Center for Internet Security CIS-CAT Pro Dashboard before 1.0.4, an authenticated user is able to change an administrative user's e-mail address and send a forgot password email to themselves, ther...

How severe is CVE-2017-8916?

CVE-2017-8916 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-8916?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisecurity Cis-Cat Pro Dashboard.