CVE-2017-7530

Name: CVE-2017-7530
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-07-26T13:29:00.247+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.70%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-7530 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In CloudForms Management Engine (cfme) before 5.7.3 and 5.8.x before 5.8.1, it was found that privilege check is missing when invoking arbitrary methods via filtering on VMs that MiqExpression will execute that is triggerable by API users. An attacker could use this to execute actions they should not be allowed to (e.g. EPSS estimates a 1.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In CloudForms Management Engine (cfme) before 5.7.3 and 5.8.x before 5.8.1, it was found that privilege check is missing when invoking arbitrary methods via filtering on VMs that MiqExpression will execute that is triggerable by API users. An attacker could use this to execute actions they should not be allowed to (e.g. destroying VMs).

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.70%

74.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-862

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Redhat	Cloudforms	4.5
Redhat	Cloudforms Management Engine	< 5.7.3
Redhat	Cloudforms Management Engine	>= 5.8.0, < 5.8.1

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100151Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1758Vendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2017-7530Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100151Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1758Vendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2017-7530Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 26, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-7530?

How severe is CVE-2017-7530?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-7530 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7530?

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