CVE-2017-17677 Code injection in n/a

High 8.8 Published Updated

Authenticated users with report creation rights can execute arbitrary code via BIRT templates in BMC Remedy.

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-2017-17677?

CVE-2017-17677 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 May 2021. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

BMC Remedy 9.1SP3 is affected by authenticated code execution. Authenticated users that have the right to create reports can use BIRT templates to run code.

Weakness: CWE-732

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-17677?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Bmc Remedy Mid-Tier.

How do I fix CVE-2017-17677?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-17677 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-2017-17677 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-17677 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vcfr-6pgp-8283.

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