CVE-2017-7283: Input Validation

Published Apr 20, 2017
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Updated

An authenticated user of Unitrends Enterprise Backup before 9.1.2 can execute arbitrary OS commands by sending a specially crafted filename to the /api/restore/download-files endpoint, related to the downloadFiles function in api/includes/restore.php.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Unitrends Enterprise Backup<=9.1.1

Event History

Apr 20, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:43 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:43 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:59 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-7283?

CVE-2017-7283 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for arbitrary OS command execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-7283?

To address CVE-2017-7283, upgrade Unitrends Enterprise Backup to version 9.1.2 or later.

3

What impact does CVE-2017-7283 have on affected systems?

CVE-2017-7283 allows an authenticated user to execute arbitrary OS commands on the server, posing a significant security risk.

4

Which versions of Unitrends Enterprise Backup are affected by CVE-2017-7283?

CVE-2017-7283 affects Unitrends Enterprise Backup versions up to and including 9.1.1.

5

Who is vulnerable to exploiting CVE-2017-7283?

Authenticated users of Unitrends Enterprise Backup prior to version 9.1.2 can exploit CVE-2017-7283.

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