CVE-2017-7279

Name: CVE-2017-7279
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-04-12T22:59:00.787+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.39%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-7279 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An unprivileged user of the Unitrends Enterprise Backup before 9.0.0 web server can escalate to root privileges by modifying the "token" cookie issued at login.. EPSS estimates a 4.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An unprivileged user of the Unitrends Enterprise Backup before 9.0.0 web server can escalate to root privileges by modifying the "token" cookie issued at login.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.39%

90.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-565

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Unitrends	Enterprise Backup	<= 8.2.0-8

References

https://rhinosecuritylabs.com/research/remote-code-execution-bug-hunting-chapter-1/Third Party Advisory
https://rhinosecuritylabs.com/research/remote-code-execution-bug-hunting-chapter-1/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 12, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-7279?

An unprivileged user of the Unitrends Enterprise Backup before 9.0.0 web server can escalate to root privileges by modifying the "token" cookie issued at login.

How severe is CVE-2017-7279?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-7279 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7279?

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-2017-7279?

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Source: NVD / NIST