CVE-2017-7279
CVE-2017-7279 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Unitrends Enterprise Backup with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-565.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 10.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-565
- Affected product: Unitrends Enterprise Backup
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An unprivileged user of the Unitrends Enterprise Backup before 9.0.0 web server can escalate to root privileges by modifying the "token" cookie issued at login.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-7279?
- An unprivileged user of the Unitrends Enterprise Backup before 9.0.0 web server can escalate to root privileges by modifying the "token" cookie issued at login.
- How severe is CVE-2017-7279?
- CVE-2017-7279 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2017-7279 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-7279?
- CVE-2017-7279 affects Unitrends Enterprise Backup. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-7279?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2017-7279 published?
- CVE-2017-7279 was published on 2017-04-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:unitrends:enterprise_backup:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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