CVE-2017-7281: Malicious File Upload

Published Apr 12, 2017
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Updated

An issue was discovered in Unitrends Enterprise Backup before 9.1.2. A lack of sanitization of user input in the createReportName and saveReport functions in recoveryconsole/bpl/reports.php allows for an authenticated user to create a randomly named file on disk with a user-controlled extension, contents, and path, leading to remote code execution, aka Unrestricted File Upload.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Unitrends Enterprise Backup<=9.1.1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Unitrends Enterprise Backup to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 9.1.2

Event History

Apr 12, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:59 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-7281?

CVE-2017-7281 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for authenticated users to execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-7281?

To fix CVE-2017-7281, upgrade Unitrends Enterprise Backup to version 9.1.2 or later, where the vulnerability is addressed.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2017-7281?

CVE-2017-7281 affects users of Unitrends Enterprise Backup versions prior to 9.1.2.

4

What type of attack is possible with CVE-2017-7281?

CVE-2017-7281 allows an authenticated user to create arbitrary files on the server, which can lead to information disclosure or code execution.

5

What functions are involved in CVE-2017-7281?

The functions involved in CVE-2017-7281 are createReportName and saveReport in the reports.php file.

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