CVE-2017-15883: Weak Encryption
First published: Mon Jan 08 2018(Updated: )
Sitefinity 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 6.x, 7.x, 8.x, 9.x, and 10.x allow remote attackers to bypass authentication and consequently cause a denial of service on load balanced sites or gain privileges via vectors related to weak cryptography.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Progress Sitefinity | =5.1 | |
| Progress Sitefinity | =5.2 | |
| Progress Sitefinity | =5.3 | |
| Progress Sitefinity | =5.4 | |
| Progress Sitefinity | =6.0 | |
| Progress Sitefinity | =6.1 | |
| Progress Sitefinity | =6.2 | |
| Progress Sitefinity | =6.3 | |
| Progress Sitefinity | =7.0 | |
| Progress Sitefinity | =7.1 | |
| Progress Sitefinity | =7.2 | |
| Progress Sitefinity | =7.3 | |
| Progress Sitefinity | =8.0 | |
| Progress Sitefinity | =8.1 | |
| Progress Sitefinity | =8.2 | |
| Progress Sitefinity | =9.0 | |
| Progress Sitefinity | =9.1 | |
| Progress Sitefinity | =9.2 | |
| Progress Sitefinity | =10.0 | |
| Progress Sitefinity | =10.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-15883?
CVE-2017-15883 is a cryptographic vulnerability in Sitefinity versions 5.1 to 10.1 that allows remote attackers to bypass authentication or gain privileges.
Which versions of Sitefinity are affected by CVE-2017-15883?
Sitefinity versions 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 6.x, 7.x, 8.x, 9.x, and 10.x are affected by CVE-2017-15883.
What is the severity of CVE-2017-15883?
CVE-2017-15883 has a severity score of 9.8 (Critical).
How can remote attackers exploit CVE-2017-15883?
Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2017-15883 to bypass authentication and cause a denial of service on load balanced sites or gain privileges.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-15883?
You can find more information about CVE-2017-15883 at the following references: [1], [2].
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- vendor/progress
- canonical/progress sitefinity
- version/progress sitefinity/5.1
- version/progress sitefinity/5.2
- version/progress sitefinity/5.3
- version/progress sitefinity/5.4
- version/progress sitefinity/6.0
- version/progress sitefinity/6.1
- version/progress sitefinity/6.2
- version/progress sitefinity/6.3
- version/progress sitefinity/7.0
- version/progress sitefinity/7.1
- version/progress sitefinity/7.2
- version/progress sitefinity/7.3
- version/progress sitefinity/8.0
- version/progress sitefinity/8.1
- version/progress sitefinity/8.2
- version/progress sitefinity/9.0
- version/progress sitefinity/9.1
- version/progress sitefinity/9.2
- version/progress sitefinity/10.0
- version/progress sitefinity/10.1