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CVE-2017-14705

8.1 · HIGH

DenyAll WAF before 6.4.1 allows unauthenticated remote command execution via TCP port 3001 because shell metacharacters can be inserted into the type parameter to the tailDateFile function in /webs…

Published Sep 22, 2017CWE-78EPSS 7.36%

Overview

CVE-2017-14705 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 22, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.1 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.1, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

DenyAll WAF before 6.4.1 allows unauthenticated remote command execution via TCP port 3001 because shell metacharacters can be inserted into the type parameter to the tailDateFile function in /webservices/stream/tail.php. An iToken authentication parameter is required but can be obtained by exploiting CVE-2017-14706. This affects DenyAll i-Suite LTS 5.5.0 through 5.5.12, i-Suite 5.6, Web Application Firewall 5.7, and Web Application Firewall 6.x before 6.4.1, with On Premises or AWS/Azure cloud deployments.

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

GitHubgithub.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/pull/8980Refpentest.blog/advisory-denyall-web-application-firewall-unauthenticated-remote-code-execution/Refwww.denyall.com/blog/advisories/advisory-unauthenticated-remote-code-execution-denyall-web-application-firewall/GitHubgithub.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/pull/8980Refpentest.blog/advisory-denyall-web-application-firewall-unauthenticated-remote-code-execution/Refwww.denyall.com/blog/advisories/advisory-unauthenticated-remote-code-execution-denyall-web-application-firewall/

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-14705?

CVE-2017-14705 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 22, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.1 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2017-14705?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.1, 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-2017-14705?

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-2017-14705?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2017-14705 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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