CVE-2017-5965: Medium severity sitecore vulnerability

Published May 23, 2017
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Updated

The package manager in Sitecore CRM 8.1 Rev 151207 allows remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary ASP code by creating a ZIP archive in which a .asp file has a ..\ in its pathname, visiting sitecore/shell/applications/install/dialogs/Upload%20Package/UploadPackage2.aspx to upload this archive and extract its contents, and visiting a URI under sitecore/ to execute the .asp file.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Sitecore CRM=8.1

Event History

May 23, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:14 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:14 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-5965?

CVE-2017-5965 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-5965?

To fix CVE-2017-5965, update to a patched version of Sitecore CRM that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2017-5965?

CVE-2017-5965 affects remote authenticated administrators using Sitecore CRM 8.1 Rev 151207.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-5965?

CVE-2017-5965 is a remote code execution vulnerability related to the package manager of Sitecore CRM.

5

Can CVE-2017-5965 be exploited without authentication?

No, CVE-2017-5965 can only be exploited by remote authenticated administrators.

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