CVE-2017-13989 Missing authorization in n/a

High 8.1 Published Updated

Unauthorized users can retrieve or modify storage information in ArcSight ESM due to improper access control.

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-2017-13989?

CVE-2017-13989 is a high-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 retrieve or modify storage information.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-13989?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Hp Arcsight Enterprise Security Manager, Hp Arcsight Enterprise Security Manager Express.

How do I fix CVE-2017-13989?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-13989 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-2017-13989 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-13989 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-52xv-r53x-5xpw.

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