Progress Sitefinity 9.1 Authentication Token GET Parameter improper authentication

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Progress Sitefinity 9.1. This affects an unknown function of the component Authentication Token Handler. Executing a manipulation as part of GET Parameter can lead to improper authentication. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2017-18179. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Progress Sitefinity 9.1. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component Authentication Token Handler. The manipulation as part of a GET Parameter leads to a improper authentication vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-287. When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Progress Sitefinity 9.1 uses wrap_access_token as a non-expiring authentication token that remains valid after a password change or a session termination. Also, it is transmitted as a GET parameter. This is fixed in 10.1.

The bug was discovered 08/22/2017. The weakness was released 02/12/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at packetstormsecurity.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2017-18179 since 02/12/2018. The attack can be initiated remotely. The successful exploitation requires a single authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 174 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

Upgrading to version 10.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-113172, VDB-113173, VDB-113174 and VDB-113175. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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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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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper authentication
CWE: CWE-287
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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OpenVAS ID: 862988
OpenVAS Name: Sitefinity < 10.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Sitefinity 10.1

Timelineinfo

08/22/2017 🔍
02/12/2018 +174 days 🔍
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02/13/2018 +1 days 🔍
02/06/2023 +1819 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 143894
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-18179 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-18179
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-113176
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Entryinfo

Created: 02/13/2018 09:24
Updated: 02/06/2023 13:54
Changes: 02/13/2018 09:24 (65), 01/04/2020 10:23 (1), 02/06/2023 13:54 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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