CVE-2017-1000486
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 94.10%
Last modified
CVE-2017-1000486 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Primetek Primefaces 5.x is vulnerable to a weak encryption flaw resulting in remote code execution. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 94.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Primetek Primefaces 5.x is vulnerable to a weak encryption flaw resulting in remote code execution
Metrics
Exploitation Status
This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by .
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Primetek | Primefaces | >= 4.0, <= 4.0.24 |
| Primetek | Primefaces | >= 5.0, < 5.2.21 |
| Primetek | Primefaces | >= 5.3, < 5.3.8 |
References
- https://blog.mindedsecurity.com/2016/02/rce-in-oracle-netbeans-opensource.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://cryptosense.com/weak-encryption-flaw-in-primefaces/Broken Link, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/primefaces/primefaces/issues/1152Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43733/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://blog.mindedsecurity.com/2016/02/rce-in-oracle-netbeans-opensource.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://cryptosense.com/weak-encryption-flaw-in-primefaces/Broken Link, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/primefaces/primefaces/issues/1152Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43733/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2017-1000486US Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-1000486?
Primetek Primefaces 5.x is vulnerable to a weak encryption flaw resulting in remote code execution
How severe is CVE-2017-1000486?
CVE-2017-1000486 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 94.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1000486?
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.
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