CVE-2017-8303: Critical severity accellion secure file transfer appliance vulnerability
Published May 5, 2017
·Updated
An issue was discovered on Accellion FTA devices before FTA912180. seos/1000/find.api allows Remote Code Execution with shell metacharacters in the method parameter.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Accellion File Transfer Appliance<9_12_180
Event History
May 5, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-8303?
CVE-2017-8303 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-8303?
To fix CVE-2017-8303, upgrade your Accellion File Transfer Appliance to version FTA_9_12_180 or later.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2017-8303?
CVE-2017-8303 affects Accellion File Transfer Appliance devices running versions before FTA_9_12_180.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-8303?
CVE-2017-8303 is a remote code execution vulnerability that allows attackers to exploit shell metacharacters.
5
Can CVE-2017-8303 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-8303 can be exploited remotely, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the vulnerable system.