CVE-2017-5614 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies
Learn about CVE-2017-5614, a vulnerability in cgiemail and cgiecho components allowing remote attackers to redirect users to unauthorized websites and conduct phishing attacks. Find mitigation steps here.
A vulnerability has been identified in the cgiemail and cgiecho components, allowing remote attackers to redirect users to unauthorized websites and conduct phishing attacks.
Understanding CVE-2017-5614
This CVE involves an open redirect vulnerability in cgiemail and cgiecho, enabling attackers to redirect users to arbitrary websites through manipulation of specific parameters.
What is CVE-2017-5614?
The vulnerability in cgiemail and cgiecho allows remote attackers to redirect users to unauthorized websites and carry out phishing attacks by exploiting the success or failure parameter.
The Impact of CVE-2017-5614
- Remote attackers can redirect users to malicious websites without their consent.
- Phishing attacks can be conducted to steal sensitive information.
Technical Details of CVE-2017-5614
This section provides detailed technical information about the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability in cgiemail and cgiecho allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary websites by manipulating the success or failure parameter.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Not applicable
- Vendor: Not applicable
- Versions: Not applicable
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers exploit the success or failure parameter in cgiemail and cgiecho to redirect users to unauthorized websites and conduct phishing attacks.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from CVE-2017-5614 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Disable or restrict access to cgiemail and cgiecho components if not essential.
- Implement input validation to prevent unauthorized parameter manipulation.
- Regularly monitor and analyze web traffic for suspicious activities.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities.
- Keep software and systems up to date with the latest security patches.
Patching and Updates
- Apply patches provided by the software vendor to address the vulnerability in cgiemail and cgiecho.