CVE-2017-8788 Other in n/a
Attackers can inject CRLF characters into global settings via the text editor, potentially altering configuration or bypassing security controls.
- 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-2017-8788?
CVE-2017-8788 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 May 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
An issue was discovered on Accellion FTA devices before FTA_9_12_180. There is a CRLF vulnerability in settings_global_text_edit.php allowing ?display=x%0Dnewline attacks.
Weakness: CWE-93
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-8788?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Accellion File Transfer Appliance.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8788?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-8788 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-8788 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-8788 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
- CVE-2017-8794 Server-side request forgery in n/a
- CVE-2019-5622 Accellion File Transfer Appliance Use of Hard-coded Credentials
- CVE-2019-5623 Accellion File Transfer Appliance Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')
- CVE-2015-2857 Command injection in n/a
- CVE-2017-8303 Command injection in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j4m7-fwx2-6w4c.