Authentication Bypass Vulnerability in Unitrends Backup by Unitrends
CVE-2017-12478

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Kaseya

Status
Unitrends Backup
Vendor
CVE Published:
7 August 2017

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 71%

What is CVE-2017-12478?

A vulnerability exists in the api/storage web interface of Unitrends Backup prior to version 10.0.0, where an input parameter fails to be properly validated. This oversight allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication mechanisms. By exploiting this flaw, the attacker could execute arbitrary commands with root privileges on the targeted system, posing significant risks to the integrity and confidentiality of the data managed by Unitrends Backup.

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

Metasploit exploit module for CVE-2017-12478
Created by Rapid7

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43030/
exploitx_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
https://support.unitrends.com/UnitrendsBackup/s/article/0...
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45559/
exploitx_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB

EPSS Score

71% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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