CVE-2017-9421: Medium severity Accellion kiteworks vulnerability

Published May 24, 2018
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Updated

Authentication Bypass vulnerability in Accellion kiteworks before 2017.01.00 allows remote attackers to execute certain API calls on behalf of a web user using a gathered token via a POST request to /oauth/token.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Accellion kiteworks<2017.01.00

Event History

May 24, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2017-9421?

CVE-2017-9421 is an Authentication Bypass vulnerability in Accellion kiteworks before version 2017.01.00.

2

How does the Authentication Bypass vulnerability in Accellion kiteworks work?

The vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute certain API calls on behalf of a web user using a gathered token via a POST request to /oauth/token.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2017-9421?

CVE-2017-9421 has a severity value of 6.5 which is considered medium.

4

How can I fix the Authentication Bypass vulnerability in Accellion kiteworks?

To fix the vulnerability, update Accellion kiteworks to version 2017.01.00 or later.

5

Is there any additional information about CVE-2017-9421?

Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2017-9421 at the following reference: <a href='https://github.com/jer1nj0y/Vulns/blob/master/Kiteworks%20Vulnerability'>https://github.com/jer1nj0y/Vulns/blob/master/Kiteworks%20Vulnerability</a>

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