What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-17384?

CVE-2017-17384 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.5%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2017-17384?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2017-17384. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Ispconfig CVE-2017-17384

HIGH

Improper Privilege Management (CWE-269)

2017-12-07 cve@mitre.org

Privilege Escalation Ispconfig

8.8

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

8.8 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Dec 07, 2017 - 08:29 cve.org

HIGH 8.8

DescriptionCVE.org

ISPConfig 3.x before 3.1.9 allows remote authenticated users to obtain root access by creating a crafted cron job.

AnalysisAI

ISPConfig 3.x before 3.1.9 allows remote authenticated users to obtain root access by creating a crafted cron job. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. This Improper Privilege Management vulnerability could allow attackers to escalate privileges to gain unauthorized elevated access.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Improper Privilege Management (CWE-269), which allows attackers to escalate privileges to gain unauthorized elevated access. ISPConfig 3.x before 3.1.9 allows remote authenticated users to obtain root access by creating a crafted cron job. Affected products include: Ispconfig. Version information: before 3.1.9.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply principle of least privilege, validate privilege transitions, implement proper role separation.