How severe is CVE-2017-14956?

CVE-2017-14956 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-14956 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-14956?

CVE-2017-14956 affects Alienvault Unified Security Management. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-14956?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2017-14956 published?

CVE-2017-14956 was published on 2017-10-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-14956

CVE-2017-14956 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Alienvault Unified Security Management with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.7. 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-352.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.7)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Alienvault Unified Security Management
Published: 2017-10-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

AlienVault USM v5.4.2 and earlier offers authenticated users the functionality of exporting generated reports via the "/ossim/report/wizard_email.php" script. Besides offering an export via a local download, the script also offers the possibility to send out any report via email to a given address (either in PDF or XLS format). Since there is no anti-CSRF token protecting this functionality, it is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-14956?: AlienVault USM v5.4.2 and earlier offers authenticated users the functionality of exporting generated reports via the "/ossim/report/wizard_email.php" script. Besides offering an export via a local download, the script also offers the possibility to send out any report via email to a given address (either in PDF or XLS format). Since there is no anti-CSRF token protecting this functionality, it is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks.
How severe is CVE-2017-14956?: CVE-2017-14956 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-14956 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-14956?: CVE-2017-14956 affects Alienvault Unified Security Management. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-14956?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-14956 published?: CVE-2017-14956 was published on 2017-10-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:alienvault:unified_security_management:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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