CVE-2017-6911
CVE-2017-6911 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Usb Pratirodh Project Usb Pratirodh with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6. 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-922.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.6)
- CVSS v2: 2.1
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-922
- Affected product: Usb Pratirodh Project Usb Pratirodh
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
USB Pratirodh is prone to sensitive information disclosure. It stores sensitive information such as username and password in simple usb.xml. An attacker with physical access to the system can modify the file according his own requirements that may aid in further attack.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-6911?
- USB Pratirodh is prone to sensitive information disclosure. It stores sensitive information such as username and password in simple usb.xml. An attacker with physical access to the system can modify the file according his own requirements that may aid in further attack.
- How severe is CVE-2017-6911?
- CVE-2017-6911 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2017-6911 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-6911?
- CVE-2017-6911 affects Usb Pratirodh Project Usb Pratirodh. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-6911?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2017-6911 published?
- CVE-2017-6911 was published on 2017-03-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/141651/USB-Pratirodh-Insecure-Password-Storage.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Mar/43
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/540289/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96970
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:usb_pratirodh_project:usb_pratirodh:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
More vulnerabilities in Usb Pratirodh Project Usb Pratirodh
- CVE-2017-6895 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): USB Pratirodh allows remote attackers to conduct XML External Entity (XXE) attacks via XML data in usb.xml.
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