CVE-2017-4999 Missing authorization in RSA Archer version 5.4.1.3, 5.5.3.1, 5.5.2.3, 5.5.2, 5.5.1.3.1, 5.5.1.1
A remote low-privileged attacker can bypass authorization in Discussion Forum Messages to view other users' private messages and elevate privileges.
- 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-2017-4999?
CVE-2017-4999 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in RSA Archer version 5.4.1.3, 5.5.3.1, 5.5.2.3, 5.5.2, 5.5.1.3.1, 5.5.1.1, published on 7 Jul 2017. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
EMC RSA Archer 5.4.1.3, 5.5.3.1, 5.5.2.3, 5.5.2, 5.5.1.3.1, 5.5.1.1 is affected by an authorization bypass through user-controlled key vulnerability in Discussion Forum Messages. A remote low privileged attacker may potentially exploit this vulnerability to elevate their privileges and view other users' discussion forum messages.
Weakness: CWE-200
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-4999?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Emc Rsa Archer Egrc.
How do I fix CVE-2017-4999?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-4999 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2017-4999 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-4999 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in RSA Archer version 5.4.1.3, 5.5.3.1, 5.5.2.3, 5.5.2, 5.5.1.3.1, 5.5.1.1
Sources
Also known as GHSA-x67m-4j6v-jxhm.