CVE-2017-17407 Command injection in NetGain Systems Enterprise Manager

Critical 9.8 Published 23 Jan 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via crafted requests to the script_test.jsp endpoint without authentication.

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-2017-17407?

CVE-2017-17407 is a critical command injection vulnerability in NetGain Systems Enterprise Manager, published on 23 Jan 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of NetGain Systems Enterprise Manager v7.2.699 build 1001. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the handling of the content parameter provided to the script_test.jsp endpoint. A crafted content request parameter can trigger execution of a system call composed from a user-supplied string. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code under the context of the web service. Was ZDI-CAN-5080.

Weakness: CWE-134, CWE-78

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-17407?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Netgain-Systems Enterprise Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2017-17407?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-17407 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.

Is CVE-2017-17407 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-17407 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3x92-jhww-8qj8.