CVE-2017-2638
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.56%
Last modified
CVE-2017-2638 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. It was found that the REST API in Infinispan before version 9.0.0 did not properly enforce auth constraints. An attacker could use this vulnerability to read or modify data in the default cache or a known cache name.. EPSS estimates a 1.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
It was found that the REST API in Infinispan before version 9.0.0 did not properly enforce auth constraints. An attacker could use this vulnerability to read or modify data in the default cache or a known cache name.
Metrics
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Infinispan | Infinispan | < 9.0.0 |
| Redhat | Jboss Data Grid | 7.1 |
References
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-1097.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97964Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2017-2638Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/infinispan/infinispan/pull/4936/commitsPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://issues.jboss.org/browse/ISPN-7485Third Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-1097.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97964Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2017-2638Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/infinispan/infinispan/pull/4936/commitsPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://issues.jboss.org/browse/ISPN-7485Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-2638?
It was found that the REST API in Infinispan before version 9.0.0 did not properly enforce auth constraints. An attacker could use this vulnerability to read or modify data in the default cache or a known cache name.
How severe is CVE-2017-2638?
CVE-2017-2638 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2638?
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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