CVE-2017-2653 : Security Advisory and Response

CloudForms versions prior to 5.7.2.1 contain a vulnerability that allows unauthorized access to delete routes, potentially enabling attackers to bypass XSRF protection.

Understanding CVE-2017-2653

This CVE involves a security issue in CloudForms that could be exploited by attackers to access certain routes improperly.

What is CVE-2017-2653?

CloudForms versions before 5.7.2.1 have unused delete routes accessible via GET requests instead of the intended POST requests.
Exploiting this flaw could allow attackers to bypass XSRF protection and utilize these routes.
Successful attacks would require additional cross-site scripting or related methods.

The Impact of CVE-2017-2653

CVSS Base Score: 4.1 (Medium Severity)
Attack Vector: Network
Attack Complexity: Low
Privileges Required: Low
User Interaction: Required
Scope: Changed
Integrity Impact: Low
Confidentiality Impact: None
Availability Impact: None

Technical Details of CVE-2017-2653

This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

CloudForms versions prior to 5.7.2.1 contain unused delete routes that can be accessed through GET requests instead of the intended POST requests.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Product: CloudForms
Vendor: Red Hat
Affected Version: 5.7.2.1

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by sending GET requests to unused delete routes, bypassing XSRF protection.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2017-2653 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update CloudForms to version 5.7.2.1 or later to mitigate the vulnerability.
Monitor and restrict access to sensitive routes within the application.

Long-Term Security Practices

Implement regular security assessments and penetration testing to identify and address vulnerabilities.
Educate developers and administrators on secure coding practices and security best practices.

Patching and Updates

Regularly apply security patches and updates provided by Red Hat to ensure the latest security fixes are in place.