CVE-2017-7429 Fix for NetIQ shell code upload
Authenticated attackers can upload malicious JSP code via the certificate upload feature to execute arbitrary code on the iManager server.
- 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-2017-7429?
CVE-2017-7429 is a high-severity vulnerability in NetIQ eDirectory, published on 2 Mar 2018. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The certificate upload in NetIQ eDirectory PKI plugin before 8.8.8 Patch 10 Hotfix 1 could be abused to upload JSP code which could be used by authenticated attackers to execute JSP applets on the iManager server.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-7429?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Microfocus Edirectory, Netiq Edirectory.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7429?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-7429 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-7429 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-7429 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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- CVE-2018-17950 Missing authorization in NetIQ eDirectory 9.1 SP2
- CVE-2018-7686 Information disclosure in eDirectory (ZDI)
- CVE-2021-38133 Possible Improper authentication Vulnerability in OpenText eDirectory
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9qwr-3g3j-q9gj.