CVE-2017-13988 Missing authorization in n/a
Unauthorized users can modify storage group sizes and schedule settings in ArcSight ESM, requiring administrators to apply vendor patches.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-13988?
CVE-2017-13988 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Sep 2017. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An improper access control vulnerability in ArcSight ESM and ArcSight ESM Express, any 6.x version prior to 6.9.1c Patch 4 or 6.11.0 Patch 1, allows unauthorized users to alter the maximum size of storage groups and enable/disable the setting for the 'follow schedule' function.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-13988?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Hp Arcsight Enterprise Security Manager, Hp Arcsight Enterprise Security Manager Express.
How do I fix CVE-2017-13988?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-13988 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2017-13988 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-13988 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5j4g-4xcj-q7jg.