CVE-2017-9286
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.20%
Last modified
CVE-2017-9286 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The packaging of NextCloud in openSUSE used /srv/www/htdocs in an unsafe manner, which could have allowed scripts running as wwwrun user to escalate privileges to root during nextcloud package upgrade.. EPSS estimates a 1.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The packaging of NextCloud in openSUSE used /srv/www/htdocs in an unsafe manner, which could have allowed scripts running as wwwrun user to escalate privileges to root during nextcloud package upgrade.
Metrics
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Opensuse | Leap | 42.3 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-9286?
The packaging of NextCloud in openSUSE used /srv/www/htdocs in an unsafe manner, which could have allowed scripts running as wwwrun user to escalate privileges to root during nextcloud package upgrade.
How severe is CVE-2017-9286?
CVE-2017-9286 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-9286?
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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