CVE-2017-4999

Description

EMC RSA Archer 5.4.1.3, 5.5.3.1, 5.5.2.3, 5.5.2, 5.5.1.3.1, 5.5.1.1 is affected by an authorization bypass through user-controlled key vulnerability in Discussion Forum Messages. A remote low privileged attacker may potentially exploit this vulnerability to elevate their privileges and view other users' discussion forum messages.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.45%
Third-Party Advisory seclists.org Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com Third-Party Advisory securitytracker.com
Affected: n/a RSA Archer version 5.4.1.3, 5.5.3.1, 5.5.2.3, 5.5.2, 5.5.1.3.1, 5.5.1.1
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99354 third party advisory vdb entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038815 third party advisory vdb entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Jun/49 third party advisory mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-4999?
CVE-2017-4999 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-4999?
To fix CVE-2017-4999, 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-2017-4999 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-4999 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-4999?
CVE-2017-4999 affects n/a RSA Archer version 5.4.1.3, 5.5.3.1, 5.5.2.3, 5.5.2, 5.5.1.3.1, 5.5.1.1.
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