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CVE-2017-8139

6.1 · MEDIUM

HedEx Earlier than V200R006C00 versions have the stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

Published Nov 22, 2017CWE-79EPSS 0.53%

Overview

CVE-2017-8139 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 22, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.1, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

HedEx Earlier than V200R006C00 versions have the stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. Attackers can exploit the vulnerability to plant malicious scripts into the configuration file to interrupt the services of legitimate users.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-8139?

CVE-2017-8139 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 22, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2017-8139?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.1, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2017-8139?

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-2017-8139?

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