CVE-2017-8794: SSRF

Published May 5, 2017
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Updated

An issue was discovered on Accellion FTA devices before FTA912180. Because a regular expression (intended to match local https URLs) lacks an initial ^ character, courier/web/1000@/wmProgressval.html allows SSRF attacks with a file:///etc/passwd#https:// URL pattern.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Accellion File Transfer Appliance<=9_12_40

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-2017-8794?

CVE-2017-8794 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow SSRF attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-8794?

To remediate CVE-2017-8794, upgrade the Accellion FTA devices to version FTA_9_12_180 or later.

3

What type of attack is possible with CVE-2017-8794?

CVE-2017-8794 allows for server-side request forgery (SSRF) attacks that could expose sensitive server files.

4

What versions of Accellion FTA are affected by CVE-2017-8794?

All versions of Accellion FTA devices prior to FTA_9_12_180 are affected by CVE-2017-8794.

5

What impact does CVE-2017-8794 have on data security?

CVE-2017-8794 can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data on the server by exploiting improper URL validation.

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