CVE-2017-7280 Command injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 12 Apr 2017 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via command injection in the backup system's API due to improper input filtering.

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-2017-7280?

CVE-2017-7280 is a critical command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Apr 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue was discovered in api/includes/systems.php in Unitrends Enterprise Backup before 9.0.0. User input is not properly filtered before being sent to a popen function. This allows for remote code execution by sending a specially crafted user variable.

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-7280?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Unitrends Enterprise Backup.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7280?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-7280 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.

Is CVE-2017-7280 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-7280 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-c75v-cjqc-8q53.