CVE-2017-9097
9.1 · CRITICALOverview
CVE-2017-9097 is a critical-severity vulnerability affecting hoytech antiweb. It was published on June 16, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.1 (CRITICAL).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.1, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
Technical Description
In Anti-Web through 3.8.7, as used on NetBiter FGW200 devices through 3.21.2, WS100 devices through 3.30.5, EC150 devices through 1.40.0, WS200 devices through 3.30.4, EC250 devices through 1.40.0, and other products, an LFI vulnerability allows a remote attacker to read or modify files through a path traversal technique, as demonstrated by reading the password file, or using the template parameter to cgi-bin/write.cgi to write to an arbitrary file.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from hoytech. Update antiweb to the latest patched version. 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.
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| hoytech | antiweb | 0 | Affected |
References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-9097?
CVE-2017-9097 is a critical-severity vulnerability affecting hoytech antiweb. It was published on June 16, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.1 (CRITICAL).
How severe is CVE-2017-9097?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.1, 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-2017-9097?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from hoytech. Update antiweb to the latest patched version. 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.
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