CVE-2017-5212 Missing authorization in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Attackers can bypass access controls in OX App Suite to read or modify unauthorized data.

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-2017-5212?

CVE-2017-5212 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in Open-Xchange Open-Xchange Appsuite, published on 23 May 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Open-Xchange GmbH OX App Suite 7.8.3 is affected by: Incorrect Access Control.

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-5212?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Open-Xchange Open-Xchange Appsuite.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5212?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-5212 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-2017-5212 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-5212 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Open-Xchange Open-Xchange Appsuite vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8wpj-m56g-3m4r.

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