CVE-2017-7423: CSRF
A Cross-Site Request Forgery (CWE-352) vulnerability in esfadmingui in Micro Focus Enterprise Developer and Enterprise Server 2.3, 2.3 Update 1 before Hotfix 8, and 2.3 Update 2 before Hotfix 9 allows remote unauthenticated attackers to forge requests, if this component is configured. This includes creating new privileged credentials, resulting in privilege elevation (CWE-275). Note esfadmingui is not enabled by default.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-7423?
CVE-2017-7423 has a medium severity level, allowing for potential Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7423?
To fix CVE-2017-7423, ensure that you apply the appropriate hotfixes or updates provided by Micro Focus for the affected versions.
What versions are affected by CVE-2017-7423?
CVE-2017-7423 affects Micro Focus Enterprise Developer and Enterprise Server versions 2.3, 2.3 Update 1, and 2.3 Update 2 before their respective hotfixes.
What kind of attacks can exploit CVE-2017-7423?
CVE-2017-7423 can be exploited by unauthenticated remote attackers to forge requests against the vulnerable application.
Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2017-7423?
No, CVE-2017-7423 can be exploited by attackers without authentication, which increases its risk.