CVE-2017-6803 : Security Advisory and Response

Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerabilities in SolarWinds FTP Voyager 16.2.0 allow remote attackers to manipulate user authentication, potentially leading to unauthorized actions.

Understanding CVE-2017-6803

Multiple CSRF vulnerabilities in the Scheduler component of SolarWinds FTP Voyager 16.2.0 can be exploited by attackers to compromise user authentication and perform malicious actions.

What is CVE-2017-6803?

These vulnerabilities enable remote attackers to exploit the Scheduler's web interface, allowing them to manipulate user authentication and execute unauthorized actions through specially crafted requests.

The Impact of CVE-2017-6803

Attackers can change admin passwords, terminate the scheduler, and potentially execute arbitrary commands.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-6803

The technical aspects of the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

CSRF vulnerabilities in the Scheduler component of SolarWinds FTP Voyager 16.2.0.

Affected Systems and Versions

SolarWinds FTP Voyager 16.2.0.

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers send crafted requests to Admin/XML/Result.xml to manipulate user authentication and perform unauthorized actions.

Mitigation and Prevention

Ways to address and prevent the vulnerability.

Immediate Steps to Take

Disable or restrict access to vulnerable components.
Implement strong authentication mechanisms.
Regularly monitor and analyze system logs for suspicious activities.

Long-Term Security Practices

Keep software and systems updated with the latest security patches.
Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing.
Educate users on safe browsing habits and security best practices.

Patching and Updates

Apply patches and updates provided by SolarWinds to address the CSRF vulnerabilities.