CVE-2017-2179 Code injection in Hands-on Vulnerability Learning Tool "AppGoat" for Web Application

High 8.8 Published 9 Jun 2017 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on the AppGoat web application learning tool, posing a risk to users of this educational platform.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2017-2179?

CVE-2017-2179 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in INFORMATION-TECHNOLOGY PROMOTION AGENCY, JAPAN (IPA) Hands-on Vulnerability Learning Tool "AppGoat" for Web Application, published on 9 Jun 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Hands-on Vulnerability Learning Tool "AppGoat" for Web Application V3.0.2 and earlier allows remote code execution via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2017-2181 and CVE-2017-2182.

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-2179?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ipa Appgoat.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2179?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-2179 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-2017-2179 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-2179 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-64cx-r798-x2v6.