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MEDIUM · 6.5

CVE-2017-9421

Authentication Bypass vulnerability in Accellion kiteworks before 2017.01.00 allows remote attackers to execute certain API calls on behalf of a web user using a gathered token via a POST request to /...

Vulnerability Description

Authentication Bypass vulnerability in Accellion kiteworks before 2017.01.00 allows remote attackers to execute certain API calls on behalf of a web user using a gathered token via a POST request to /oauth/token.

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

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

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
AccellionKiteworks< 2017.01.00

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-287

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-9421?

CVE-2017-9421 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). Authentication Bypass vulnerability in Accellion kiteworks before 2017.01.00 allows remote attackers to execute certain API calls on behalf of a web user using a gathered token via a POST request to /...

How severe is CVE-2017-9421?

CVE-2017-9421 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-9421?

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