What is the severity of CVE-2017-8055?

CVE-2017-8055 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for user enumeration vulnerabilities.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8055?

To fix CVE-2017-8055, upgrade WatchGuard Fireware to version 11.12.2 or later.

What systems are affected by CVE-2017-8055?

CVE-2017-8055 affects WatchGuard Fireware versions up to and including 11.12.1.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-8055?

CVE-2017-8055 is a user enumeration vulnerability in the Firebox XML-RPC login handler.

Can CVE-2017-8055 be exploited remotely?

Yes, an attacker can exploit CVE-2017-8055 remotely by sending a login request with a blank password.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2017-8055

medium

5.3

CWE

203

22/4/2017

3/10/2019

CVE-2017-8055

First published: Sat Apr 22 2017(Updated: )

WatchGuard Fireware allows user enumeration, e.g., in the Firebox XML-RPC login handler. A login request that contains a blank password sent to the XML-RPC agent in Fireware v11.12.1 and earlier returns different responses for valid and invalid usernames. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to enumerate valid usernames on an affected Firebox.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
WatchGuard Fireware OS	<=11.2.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-8055?
CVE-2017-8055 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for user enumeration vulnerabilities.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8055?
To fix CVE-2017-8055, upgrade WatchGuard Fireware to version 11.12.2 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2017-8055?
CVE-2017-8055 affects WatchGuard Fireware versions up to and including 11.12.1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-8055?
CVE-2017-8055 is a user enumeration vulnerability in the Firebox XML-RPC login handler.
Can CVE-2017-8055 be exploited remotely?
Yes, an attacker can exploit CVE-2017-8055 remotely by sending a login request with a blank password.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-8055?
CVE-2017-8055 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for user enumeration vulnerabilities.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8055?
To fix CVE-2017-8055, upgrade WatchGuard Fireware to version 11.12.2 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2017-8055?
CVE-2017-8055 affects WatchGuard Fireware versions up to and including 11.12.1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-8055?
CVE-2017-8055 is a user enumeration vulnerability in the Firebox XML-RPC login handler.
Can CVE-2017-8055 be exploited remotely?
Yes, an attacker can exploit CVE-2017-8055 remotely by sending a login request with a blank password.