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CVE-2016-2171

7.5 · HIGH

The User Manager service in Apache Jetspeed before 2.3.1 does not properly restrict access using Jetspeed Security, which allows remote attackers to (1) add, (2) edit, or (3) delete users via the R…

Published Apr 11, 2016CWE-264EPSS 42.67%

Overview

CVE-2016-2171 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 11, 2016 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The User Manager service in Apache Jetspeed before 2.3.1 does not properly restrict access using Jetspeed Security, which allows remote attackers to (1) add, (2) edit, or (3) delete users via the REST API.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refhaxx.ml/post/140552592371/remote-code-execution-in-apache-jetspeed-230-andRefmail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/portals-jetspeed-user/201603.mbox/%3CB9165E38-F3D8-496D-8642-8A53FCAC736A%40gmail.com%3ERefportals.apache.org/jetspeed-2/security-reports.html#CVE-2016-2171Refhaxx.ml/post/140552592371/remote-code-execution-in-apache-jetspeed-230-andRefmail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/portals-jetspeed-user/201603.mbox/%3CB9165E38-F3D8-496D-8642-8A53FCAC736A%40gmail.com%3ERefportals.apache.org/jetspeed-2/security-reports.html#CVE-2016-2171

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-2171?

CVE-2016-2171 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 11, 2016 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2016-2171?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2016-2171?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2016-2171?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2016-2171 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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