CVE-2017-15524 Security feature bypass in n/a

Critical 9.1 Published Updated

Attackers can bypass the Web Application Firewall on Kemp Load Balancers via crafted HTTP POST requests, requiring an upgrade to remediate.

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

What is CVE-2017-15524?

CVE-2017-15524 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Dec 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The Application Firewall Pack (AFP, aka Web Application Firewall) component on Kemp Load Balancer devices with software before 7.2.40.1 allows a Security Feature Bypass via an HTTP POST request.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-15524?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Kemptechnologies Web Application Firewall.

How do I fix CVE-2017-15524?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-15524 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2017-15524 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-15524 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7gfr-mc33-4xv4.

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