CVE-2017-7537

Name: CVE-2017-7537
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-07-26T13:29:00.34+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.46%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-7537 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. It was found that a mock CMC authentication plugin with a hardcoded secret was accidentally enabled by default in the pki-core package before 10.6.4. An attacker could potentially use this flaw to bypass the regular authentication process and trick the CA server into issuing certificates.. EPSS estimates a 1.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

It was found that a mock CMC authentication plugin with a hardcoded secret was accidentally enabled by default in the pki-core package before 10.6.4. An attacker could potentially use this flaw to bypass the regular authentication process and trick the CA server into issuing certificates.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.46%

70.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Desktop	7.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server	7.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Workstation	7.0
Dogtagpki	Dogtagpki	< 10.6.4

References

https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2335Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2017-7537Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/dogtagpki/pki/commit/876d13c6d20e7e1235b9Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2335Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2017-7537Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/dogtagpki/pki/commit/876d13c6d20e7e1235b9Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-7537?

How severe is CVE-2017-7537?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-7537 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7537?

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