What is the severity of CVE-2017-7280?

CVE-2017-7280 is classified as critical due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7280?

To fix CVE-2017-7280, upgrade Unitrends Enterprise Backup to version 9.0.0 or later.

What systems are affected by CVE-2017-7280?

CVE-2017-7280 affects Unitrends Enterprise Backup versions up to and including 8.2.0-8.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-7280?

CVE-2017-7280 is a remote code execution vulnerability resulting from improper user input filtering.

What can happen if CVE-2017-7280 is exploited?

If exploited, CVE-2017-7280 can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2017-7280

critical

9.8

CWE

12/4/2017

5/8/2024

CVE-2017-7280: Input Validation

First published: Wed Apr 12 2017(Updated: )

An issue was discovered in api/includes/systems.php in Unitrends Enterprise Backup before 9.0.0. User input is not properly filtered before being sent to a popen function. This allows for remote code execution by sending a specially crafted user variable.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Unitrends Enterprise Backup	<=8.2.0-8

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Reference Links

https://rhinosecuritylabs.com/research/remote-code-execution-bug-hunting-chapter-1/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-7280?
CVE-2017-7280 is classified as critical due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7280?
To fix CVE-2017-7280, upgrade Unitrends Enterprise Backup to version 9.0.0 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2017-7280?
CVE-2017-7280 affects Unitrends Enterprise Backup versions up to and including 8.2.0-8.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-7280?
CVE-2017-7280 is a remote code execution vulnerability resulting from improper user input filtering.
What can happen if CVE-2017-7280 is exploited?
If exploited, CVE-2017-7280 can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-7280?
CVE-2017-7280 is classified as critical due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7280?
To fix CVE-2017-7280, upgrade Unitrends Enterprise Backup to version 9.0.0 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2017-7280?
CVE-2017-7280 affects Unitrends Enterprise Backup versions up to and including 8.2.0-8.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-7280?
CVE-2017-7280 is a remote code execution vulnerability resulting from improper user input filtering.
What can happen if CVE-2017-7280 is exploited?
If exploited, CVE-2017-7280 can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.