CVE-2018-17287
CVE-2018-17287 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Kofax Front Office Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9. 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-311.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.9)
- CVSS v2: 4.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-311
- Affected product: Kofax Front Office Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
In Kofax Front Office Server Administration Console 4.1.1.11.0.5212, some fields, such as passwords, are obfuscated in the front-end, but the cleartext value can be exfiltrated by using the back-end "download" feature, as demonstrated by an mfp.password downloadsettingvalue operation.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-17287?
- In Kofax Front Office Server Administration Console 4.1.1.11.0.5212, some fields, such as passwords, are obfuscated in the front-end, but the cleartext value can be exfiltrated by using the back-end "download" feature, as demonstrated by an mfp.password downloadsettingvalue operation.
- How severe is CVE-2018-17287?
- CVE-2018-17287 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2018-17287 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-17287?
- CVE-2018-17287 affects Kofax Front Office Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-17287?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2018-17287 published?
- CVE-2018-17287 was published on 2019-04-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:kofax:front_office_server:4.1.1.11.0.5212:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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