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CVE-2017-7421

UnknownEPSS 1.26%

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CVE-2017-7421 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Reflected and stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS, CWE-79) vulnerabilities in Directory Server (aka Enterprise Server Administration web UI) and ESMAC (aka Enterprise Server Monitor and Control) in Micro Focus Enterprise Developer and Enterprise Server 2.3 and earlier, 2.3 Update 1 before Hotfix 8, and 2.3 Update 2 before Hotfix 9 allow remote authenticated attackers to bypass protection mechanisms (CWE-693) and other security features.. EPSS estimates a 1.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Reflected and stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS, CWE-79) vulnerabilities in Directory Server (aka Enterprise Server Administration web UI) and ESMAC (aka Enterprise Server Monitor and Control) in Micro Focus Enterprise Developer and Enterprise Server 2.3 and earlier, 2.3 Update 1 before Hotfix 8, and 2.3 Update 2 before Hotfix 9 allow remote authenticated attackers to bypass protection mechanisms (CWE-693) and other security features.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.26%

65.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MicrofocusDirectory ServerAll versions—
MicrofocusEnterprise Developer2.3—
MicrofocusEnterprise Server<= 2.3—
MicrofocusEnterprise Server2.3Update1
MicrofocusEnterprise Server Monitor And ControlAll versions—

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-7421?
Reflected and stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS, CWE-79) vulnerabilities in Directory Server (aka Enterprise Server Administration web UI) and ESMAC (aka Enterprise Server Monitor and Control) in Micro Focus Enterprise Developer and Enterprise Server 2.3 and earlier, 2.3 Update 1 before Hotfix 8, and 2.3 Update 2 before Hotfix 9 allow remote authenticated attackers to bypass protection mechanisms (CWE-693) and other security features.
How severe is CVE-2017-7421?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-7421 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7421?
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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Source: NVD / NIST