CVE-2017-11508
CVE-2017-11508 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tenable Security Center with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-89.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-89
- Affected product: Tenable Security Center
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
SecurityCenter versions 5.5.0, 5.5.1 and 5.5.2 contain a SQL Injection vulnerability that could be exploited by an authenticated user with sufficient privileges to run diagnostic scans. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by entering a crafted SQL query into the password field of a diagnostic scan within SecurityCenter. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to gain unauthorized access.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-11508?
- SecurityCenter versions 5.5.0, 5.5.1 and 5.5.2 contain a SQL Injection vulnerability that could be exploited by an authenticated user with sufficient privileges to run diagnostic scans. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by entering a crafted SQL query into the password field of a diagnostic scan within SecurityCenter. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to gain unauthorized access.
- How severe is CVE-2017-11508?
- CVE-2017-11508 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2017-11508 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-11508?
- CVE-2017-11508 primarily affects Tenable Security Center. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-11508?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2017-11508 published?
- CVE-2017-11508 was published on 2017-11-02 and last updated on 2026-08-17.
References
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:a:tenable:security_center:5.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:tenable:security_center:5.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:tenable:security_center:5.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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