CVE-2017-0933: CSRF

Published Mar 22, 2018
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Updated

Ubiquiti Networks EdgeOS version 1.9.1 and prior suffer from a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability. An attacker with access to an operator (read-only) account could lure an admin (root) user to access the attacker-controlled page, allowing the attacker to gain admin privileges in the system.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Ubnt Edgeos<=1.9.1

Event History

Mar 22, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2017-0933?

CVE-2017-0933 is a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Ubiquiti Networks EdgeOS version 1.9.1 and prior.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2017-0933?

The severity of CVE-2017-0933 is high with a severity value of 8.

3

How does CVE-2017-0933 work?

An attacker with access to an operator (read-only) account could trick an admin (root) user to access a page controlled by the attacker, allowing them to gain admin privileges in the system.

4

How can I fix CVE-2017-0933?

To fix CVE-2017-0933, update Ubiquiti Networks EdgeOS to version 1.9.1.1 or later, as mentioned in the [Ubiquiti Networks EdgeMAX Updates Blog](https://community.ubnt.com/t5/EdgeMAX-Updates-Blog/EdgeMAX-EdgeRouter-software-release-v1-9-1-1/ba-p/1910524).

5

Is there any additional information about CVE-2017-0933?

Yes, you can find more details about CVE-2017-0933 in the [HackerOne report](https://hackerone.com/reports/240098).

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