CVE-2017-2101 Auth bypass in Hands-on Vulnerability Learning Tool "AppGoat" for Web Application

High 7.3 Published 28 Apr 2017 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can bypass authentication in the AppGoat training tool to perform arbitrary operations, requiring an upgrade to secure the application.

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-2017-2101?

CVE-2017-2101 is a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in INFORMATION-TECHNOLOGY PROMOTION AGENCY, JAPAN (IPA) Hands-on Vulnerability Learning Tool "AppGoat" for Web Application, published on 28 Apr 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Hands-on Vulnerability Learning Tool "AppGoat" for Web Application V3.0.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass authentication to perform arbitrary operations via unspecified vectors.

Weakness: CWE-287

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-2101?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ipa Appgoat.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2101?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-2101 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-2017-2101 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-2101 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-p6v9-pf62-jj8w.