What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-2171?

CVE-2016-2171 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.5 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 16.6%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2016-2171?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2016-2171. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Jetspeed CVE-2016-2171

HIGH

Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CWE-264)

2016-04-11 secalert@redhat.com

Privilege Escalation Apache Jetspeed

7.5

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.5 HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

High

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Apr 11, 2016 - 14:59 cve.org

HIGH 7.5

DescriptionCVE.org

AnalysisAI

The User Manager service in Apache Jetspeed before 2.3.1 does not properly restrict access using Jetspeed Security, which allows remote attackers to (1) add, (2) edit, or (3) delete users via the. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Epss exploitation probability 16.6%.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-264. The User Manager service in Apache Jetspeed before 2.3.1 does not properly restrict access using Jetspeed Security, which allows remote attackers to (1) add, (2) edit, or (3) delete users via the REST API. Affected products include: Apache Jetspeed. Version information: before 2.3.1.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.