CVE-2017-6565 : What You Need to Know

CVE-2017-6565 was published on May 1, 2017, and affects Franklin Fueling Systems TS-550 evo 2.3.0.7332 devices. The vulnerability allows an attacker to upload malicious files to the server hosting the web service.

Understanding CVE-2017-6565

This CVE involves unauthorized access to a specific user account on the Franklin Fueling Systems devices, enabling the upload of harmful payloads.

What is CVE-2017-6565?

The TS-550 evo 2.3.0.7332 devices by Franklin Fueling Systems contain a user account named "roleDiag" that can be exploited to upload files to the web server without proper file sanitization checks.

The Impact of CVE-2017-6565

Exploiting this vulnerability allows attackers to upload malicious payloads to the server, potentially leading to unauthorized access and compromise of the affected systems.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-6565

This section provides more in-depth technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability in Franklin Fueling Systems TS-550 evo 2.3.0.7332 devices allows the user "roleDiag" to upload files to the web server without adequate file sanitization measures.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Systems: Franklin Fueling Systems TS-550 evo 2.3.0.7332 devices
Versions: 2.3.0.7332

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers exploit CVE-2013-7247 to gain access to the "roleDiag" user account.
Once accessed, malicious payloads can be uploaded to the server due to the lack of file sanitization checks.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2017-6565 requires immediate actions and long-term security practices.

Immediate Steps to Take

Disable or restrict access to the vulnerable user account "roleDiag".
Implement proper file upload validation and sanitization mechanisms.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch the Franklin Fueling Systems devices.
Conduct security assessments and penetration testing to identify and address vulnerabilities.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches provided by Franklin Fueling Systems to address the CVE-2017-6565 vulnerability.