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CVE-2017-7283

8.8 · HIGH

An authenticated user of Unitrends Enterprise Backup before 9.1.2 can execute arbitrary OS commands by sending a specially crafted filename to the /api/restore/download-files endpoint, related to t…

Published Apr 20, 2017CWE-20EPSS 4.28%

Overview

CVE-2017-7283 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 20, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

An authenticated user of Unitrends Enterprise Backup before 9.1.2 can execute arbitrary OS commands by sending a specially crafted filename to the /api/restore/download-files endpoint, related to the downloadFiles function in api/includes/restore.php.

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

Refrhinosecuritylabs.com/research/remote-code-execution-bug-hunting-chapter-2/Refsupport.unitrends.com/UnitrendsBackup/s/article/ka640000000CcWBAA0/000005557?r=1Refrhinosecuritylabs.com/research/remote-code-execution-bug-hunting-chapter-2/Refsupport.unitrends.com/UnitrendsBackup/s/article/ka640000000CcWBAA0/000005557?r=1

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-7283?

CVE-2017-7283 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 20, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2017-7283?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2017-7283?

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-2017-7283?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2017-7283 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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