CVE-2017-2665
CVE-2017-2665 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Redhat Storage Console with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8. 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-522.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.8)
- CVSS v2: 1.9
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-522
- Affected product: Redhat Storage Console
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The skyring-setup command creates random password for mongodb skyring database but it writes password in plain text to /etc/skyring/skyring.conf file which is owned by root but read by local user. Any local user who has access to system running skyring service will be able to get password in plain text.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-2665?
- The skyring-setup command creates random password for mongodb skyring database but it writes password in plain text to /etc/skyring/skyring.conf file which is owned by root but read by local user. Any local user who has access to system running skyring service will be able to get password in plain text.
- How severe is CVE-2017-2665?
- CVE-2017-2665 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2017-2665 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-2665?
- CVE-2017-2665 primarily affects Redhat Storage Console. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-2665?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2017-2665 published?
- CVE-2017-2665 was published on 2018-07-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:mongodb:mongodb:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:redhat:storage_console:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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