CVE-2017-7284: High severity Unitrends Enterprise Backup vulnerability

Published Apr 12, 2017
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Updated

An attacker that has hijacked a Unitrends Enterprise Backup (before 9.1.2) web server session can leverage api/includes/users.php to change the password of the logged in account without knowing the current password. This allows for an account takeover.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Unitrends Enterprise Backup<=9.1.1

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-2017-7284?

CVE-2017-7284 has a high severity rating as it allows for account takeover without knowledge of the current password.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-7284?

To fix CVE-2017-7284, it's recommended to upgrade to Unitrends Enterprise Backup version 9.1.2 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-7284?

CVE-2017-7284 is an authentication vulnerability that allows session hijacking and account takeover.

4

Which versions of Unitrends Enterprise Backup are affected by CVE-2017-7284?

CVE-2017-7284 affects all versions of Unitrends Enterprise Backup prior to version 9.1.2.

5

What can attackers do with CVE-2017-7284?

Attackers can exploit CVE-2017-7284 to change the password of the logged-in account, leading to unauthorized access.

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