VDB-110102 · CVE-2017-14198 · GCVE-0-2017-14198

Squiz Matrix up to 5.3.6.0/5.4.1.2 Tag access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Squiz Matrix up to 5.3.6.0/5.4.1.2. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component Tag Handler. Such manipulation leads to access control. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2017-14198. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Squiz Matrix up to 5.3.6.0/5.4.1.2 and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown processing of the component Tag Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

An issue was discovered in Squiz Matrix before 5.3.6.1 and 5.4.x before 5.4.1.3. Authenticated users with permissions to edit design assets can cause Remote Code Execution (RCE) via a maliciously crafted time_format tag.

The bug was discovered 09/07/2017. The weakness was disclosed 11/30/2017 (Website). The advisory is available at devalias.net. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2017-14198 since 09/07/2017. The attack may be launched remotely. Required for exploitation is a simple authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1068 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 83 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

Upgrading to version 5.3.6.1 or 5.4.1.3 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Vendor

Squiz

Name

Matrix

Version

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.4

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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NVD Base Score: 8.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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0-Day Time: 🔍

Upgrade: Matrix 5.3.6.1/5.4.1.3

Timelineinfo

09/07/2017 🔍
09/07/2017 +0 days 🔍
11/29/2017 +83 days 🔍
11/30/2017 +1 days 🔍
11/30/2017 +0 days 🔍
12/11/2019 +741 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: devalias.net
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-14198 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-14198
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-110102
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Entryinfo

Created: 11/30/2017 14:56
Updated: 12/11/2019 15:29
Changes: 11/30/2017 14:56 (59), 12/11/2019 15:29 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103