CVE-2017-8914 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote attackers can hijack npm packages or host arbitrary files in SAP HANA XS due to insecure user creation policies.
- 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-2017-8914?
CVE-2017-8914 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 May 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
sinopia, as used in SAP HANA XS 1.00 and 2.00, allows remote attackers to hijack npm packages or host arbitrary files by leveraging an insecure user creation policy, aka SAP Security Note 2407694.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-8914?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sap Hana Xs.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8914?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-8914 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-2017-8914 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-8914 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9x55-q22x-jwxq.