CVE-2017-2179

Description

Hands-on Vulnerability Learning Tool "AppGoat" for Web Application V3.0.2 and earlier allows remote code execution via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2017-2181 and CVE-2017-2182.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.88% Top 30%
Third-Party Advisory jvn.jp
Affected: INFORMATION-TECHNOLOGY PROMOTION AGENCY, JAPAN (IPA) Hands-on Vulnerability Learning Tool "AppGoat" for Web Application
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References

Link Tags
http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN80238098/index.html vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-2179?
CVE-2017-2179 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-2179?
To fix CVE-2017-2179, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-2179 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-2179 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-2179?
CVE-2017-2179 affects INFORMATION-TECHNOLOGY PROMOTION AGENCY, JAPAN (IPA) Hands-on Vulnerability Learning Tool "AppGoat" for Web Application.
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