CVE-2017-8793
First published: Fri May 05 2017(Updated: )
An issue was discovered on Accellion FTA devices before FTA_9_12_180. By sending a POST request to home/seos/courier/web/wmProgressstat.html.php with an attacker domain in the acallow parameter, the device will respond with an Access-Control-Allow-Origin header allowing the attacker to have site access with a bypass of the Same Origin Policy.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Accellion Secure File Transfer Appliance | <=9_12_40 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-8793?
CVE-2017-8793 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8793?
To fix CVE-2017-8793, upgrade the Accellion File Transfer Appliance to version FTA_9_12_180 or later.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-8793?
CVE-2017-8793 is an access control vulnerability that allows cross-origin requests from an attacker.
What devices are affected by CVE-2017-8793?
CVE-2017-8793 affects Accellion File Transfer Appliance devices running versions earlier than FTA_9_12_180.
Can exploitation of CVE-2017-8793 lead to data exposure?
Yes, exploitation of CVE-2017-8793 can potentially lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data.
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