CVE-2017-8050: High severity Tenable Appliance vulnerability
Published Apr 21, 2017
·Updated
Tenable Appliance 4.4.0, and possibly prior, contains a flaw in the Web UI that allows for the unauthorized manipulation of the admin password.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Tenable Appliance<=4.4.0
Event History
Apr 21, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:59 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-8050?
The severity of CVE-2017-8050 is classified as medium, reflecting potential risks to administrative control.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-8050?
To fix CVE-2017-8050, upgrade your Tenable Appliance to version 4.4.1 or later.
3
What versions of the Tenable Appliance are affected by CVE-2017-8050?
CVE-2017-8050 affects Tenable Appliance versions up to and including 4.4.0.
4
What impact could CVE-2017-8050 have on my system?
CVE-2017-8050 allows unauthorized users to manipulate the admin password, compromising system security.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-8050 if I cannot upgrade?
There is no documented workaround for CVE-2017-8050, hence upgrading is the recommended action.