CVE-2017-7313 : Security Advisory and Response

A vulnerability in Personify360 e-Business versions 7.5.2 through 7.6.1 allows unauthorized access to sensitive customer information.

Understanding CVE-2017-7313

This CVE identifies a security flaw in Personify360 e-Business software that enables unauthenticated users to retrieve customer data.

What is CVE-2017-7313?

The vulnerability in Personify360 e-Business versions 7.5.2 through 7.6.1 permits access to customer names, master Customer Ids, and email addresses via a specific URI without requiring authentication.

The Impact of CVE-2017-7313

Unauthorized individuals can query and extract user/customer details from the system, posing a significant privacy and security risk.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-7313

Personify360 e-Business vulnerability details:

Vulnerability Description

Vulnerability Type: Information Disclosure
Affected Versions: 7.5.2 - 7.6.1
Accessible Data: Customer names, master Customer Ids, email addresses

Affected Systems and Versions

Personify360 e-Business versions 7.5.2 through 7.6.1

Exploitation Mechanism

Accessing the /TabId/275 URI allows unauthorized users to retrieve sensitive customer information without authentication.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your system from CVE-2017-7313:

Immediate Steps to Take

Implement access controls to restrict unauthorized access to sensitive data.
Monitor and log access to critical system resources.
Consider restricting access to the vulnerable URI.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch the Personify360 e-Business software.
Conduct security assessments and penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities.
Educate users on secure data handling practices.

Patching and Updates

Apply security patches provided by the software vendor to address the vulnerability.