CVE-2017-11396 Code injection in InterScan Web Security Virtual Appliance

High 7.2 Published 22 Sep 2017 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Administrators can execute arbitrary code via input parameter injection in the web service inspection of Trend Micro Web Security Virtual Appliance.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: An administrator
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2017-11396?

CVE-2017-11396 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in Trend Micro InterScan Web Security Virtual Appliance, published on 22 Sep 2017. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Vulnerability issues with the web service inspection of input parameters in Trend Micro Web Security Virtual Appliance 6.5 may allow potential attackers who already have administration rights to the console to implement remote code injections.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-11396?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Trendmicro Interscan Web Security Virtual Appliance.

How do I fix CVE-2017-11396?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-11396 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2017-11396 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-11396 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-crhv-g6x9-9c8c.