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CVE-2017-7237

9.8 · CRITICAL

The Spiceworks TFTP Server, as distributed with Spiceworks Inventory 7.5, allows remote attackers to access the Spiceworks data\configurations directory by leveraging the unauthenticated nature of…

Published Apr 6, 2017EPSS 6.72%

Overview

CVE-2017-7237 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 6, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Spiceworks TFTP Server, as distributed with Spiceworks Inventory 7.5, allows remote attackers to access the Spiceworks data\configurations directory by leveraging the unauthenticated nature of the TFTP service for all clients who can reach UDP port 69, as demonstrated by a WRQ (aka Write request) operation for a configuration file or an executable file.

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

Refhyp3rlinx.altervista.org/advisories/SPICEWORKS-IMPROPER-ACCESS-CONTROL-FILE-OVERWRITE.txtRefcommunity.spiceworks.com/support/inventory/docs/network-config#securityRefwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/41825/Refhyp3rlinx.altervista.org/advisories/SPICEWORKS-IMPROPER-ACCESS-CONTROL-FILE-OVERWRITE.txtRefcommunity.spiceworks.com/support/inventory/docs/network-config#securityRefwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/41825/

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-7237?

CVE-2017-7237 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 6, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2017-7237?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2017-7237?

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-2017-7237?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2017-7237 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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