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
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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
- http://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
- http://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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