CVE-2017-0356

Name: CVE-2017-0356
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-04-13T15:29:00.273+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.46%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-0356 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A flaw, similar to to CVE-2016-9646, exists in ikiwiki before 3.20170111, in the passwordauth plugin's use of CGI::FormBuilder, allowing an attacker to bypass authentication via repeated parameters.. EPSS estimates a 3.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A flaw, similar to to CVE-2016-9646, exists in ikiwiki before 3.20170111, in the passwordauth plugin's use of CGI::FormBuilder, allowing an attacker to bypass authentication via repeated parameters.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.46%

87.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ikiwiki	Ikiwiki	< 3.20170111
Debian	Debian Linux	7.0
Debian	Debian Linux	8.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95420Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://ikiwiki.info/security/#cve-2017-0356Vendor Advisory
https://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=148418234314276&w=2Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3760Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95420Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://ikiwiki.info/security/#cve-2017-0356Vendor Advisory
https://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=148418234314276&w=2Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3760Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 13, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-0356?

A flaw, similar to to CVE-2016-9646, exists in ikiwiki before 3.20170111, in the passwordauth plugin's use of CGI::FormBuilder, allowing an attacker to bypass authentication via repeated parameters.

How severe is CVE-2017-0356?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-0356 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-0356?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2017-0356?

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Source: NVD / NIST