CVE-2017-7488

CVE-2017-7488 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Authconfig Project Authconfig with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-200.

Key facts

Description

Authconfig version 6.2.8 is vulnerable to an Information exposure while using SSSD to authenticate against remote server resulting in the leak of information about existing usernames.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-7488?
Authconfig version 6.2.8 is vulnerable to an Information exposure while using SSSD to authenticate against remote server resulting in the leak of information about existing usernames.
How severe is CVE-2017-7488?
CVE-2017-7488 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-7488 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-7488?
CVE-2017-7488 affects Authconfig Project Authconfig. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7488?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-7488 published?
CVE-2017-7488 was published on 2017-05-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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