CVE-2017-7423 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2017-7423, a Cross-Site Request Forgery vulnerability in Micro Focus Enterprise Developer and Enterprise Server versions 2.3 and updates before specific hotfixes, allowing remote unauthenticated attackers to manipulate requests and create new privileged credentials.
Remote unauthenticated attackers can exploit a vulnerability in esfadmingui in Micro Focus Enterprise Developer and Enterprise Server versions 2.3, 2.3 Update 1 (before Hotfix 8), and 2.3 Update 2 (before Hotfix 9), allowing them to manipulate requests and create new privileged credentials.
Understanding CVE-2017-7423
This CVE involves a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CWE-352) vulnerability in Micro Focus Enterprise Developer and Enterprise Server.
What is CVE-2017-7423?
CVE-2017-7423 is a security vulnerability in esfadmingui in Micro Focus Enterprise Developer and Enterprise Server versions 2.3 and subsequent updates before specific hotfixes, enabling remote unauthenticated attackers to perform Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks.
The Impact of CVE-2017-7423
The vulnerability allows attackers to forge requests, potentially leading to privilege elevation by creating new privileged credentials.
Technical Details of CVE-2017-7423
This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability in esfadmingui in Micro Focus Enterprise Developer and Enterprise Server versions 2.3 and updates before certain hotfixes allows remote unauthenticated attackers to manipulate requests.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Micro Focus Enterprise Developer, Micro Focus Enterprise Server
- Vendor: Micro Focus
- Versions Affected: 2.3 before 2.3 Update 1, 2.3 Update 1 before Hotfix 8, 2.3 Update 2 before Hotfix 9
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers exploit the vulnerability in esfadmingui to perform Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks, enabling them to create new privileged credentials.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from CVE-2017-7423 is crucial to maintaining security.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Disable esfadmingui if not required for operation
- Apply relevant security patches and updates
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly monitor and audit system configurations
- Implement strong authentication mechanisms
Patching and Updates
- Ensure all systems are updated with the latest patches and hotfixes to address the vulnerability