CVE-2017-16520 : What You Need to Know

Inedo BuildMaster before version 5.8.2 does not effectively limit the creation of RequireManageAllPrivileges event listeners.

Understanding CVE-2017-16520

Before version 5.8.2, Inedo BuildMaster had a vulnerability related to event listener creation.

What is CVE-2017-16520?

CVE-2017-16520 is a vulnerability in Inedo BuildMaster that allowed the unrestricted creation of RequireManageAllPrivileges event listeners.

The Impact of CVE-2017-16520

This vulnerability could potentially lead to unauthorized access and privilege escalation within affected systems.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-16520

In-depth technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

Inedo BuildMaster before version 5.8.2 did not properly restrict the creation of RequireManageAllPrivileges event listeners.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: Inedo BuildMaster
Vendor: Inedo
Versions affected: Before 5.8.2

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability allowed attackers to create event listeners without proper restrictions, potentially leading to unauthorized access.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address and prevent the CVE-2017-16520 vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Upgrade to version 5.8.2 or later to mitigate the vulnerability.
Monitor and restrict the creation of event listeners to authorized users only.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch Inedo BuildMaster to the latest version.
Implement least privilege access controls to limit unnecessary privileges.
Conduct security audits to identify and address similar vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Ensure timely installation of security patches and updates provided by Inedo to address known vulnerabilities.