Oracle Instantis EnterpriseTrack 17.1/17.2 Web Server unrestricted upload

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Oracle Instantis EnterpriseTrack 17.1/17.2. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Web Server. Performing a manipulation results in unrestricted upload. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2017-12617. The attack can be initiated remotely. Additionally, an exploit exists. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Oracle Instantis EnterpriseTrack 17.1/17.2. It has been classified as critical. This affects some unknown functionality of the component Web Server. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a unrestricted upload vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-434. The product allows the attacker to upload or transfer files of dangerous types that can be automatically processed within the product's environment. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The bug was discovered 09/21/2017. The weakness was released 04/17/2018 as Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - April 2018 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared at oracle.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2017-12617 since 08/07/2017. The exploitability is told to be difficult. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1608.002 for this issue.

The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as attacked. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 12 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 103697 (Apache Tomcat 8.0.0.RC1 < 8.0.47 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Web Servers and running in the context c. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 370952 (HPE Intelligent Management Center (iMC) PLAT Multiple Vulnerabilities(HPESBHF03810EN_US,HPESBHF03809EN_US,HPESBHF03812EN_US)). The CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog lists this issue since 03/25/2022 with a due date of 04/15/2022:

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Exploit-DB (43008), Tenable (103697) and SecurityFocus (BID 100954†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-92314, VDB-92773, VDB-92782 and VDB-92786. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.1
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.0

VulDB Base Score: 8.1
VulDB Temp Score: 7.7
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Vendor Base Score (Oracle): 8.1
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Class: Unrestricted upload
CWE: CWE-434 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Access: Public
Status: Attacked
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Nessus ID: 103697
Nessus Name: Apache Tomcat 8.0.0.RC1 < 8.0.47 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 801940
OpenVAS Name: Apache Tomcat HTTP PUT Request JSP Upload Code Execution Vulnerability
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Saint ID: tomcat_put_jsp_upload
Saint Name: Apache Tomcat PUT method JSP upload

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MetaSploit ID: tomcat_jsp_upload_bypass.rb
MetaSploit Name: Tomcat RCE via JSP Upload Bypass
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D2Sec: Apache Tomcat for Windows HTTP PUT Method File Upload

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Suricata ID: 2024808
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09/21/2017 +45 days 🔍
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10/03/2017 +12 days 🔍
10/06/2017 +3 days 🔍
04/17/2018 +193 days 🔍
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04/20/2018 +3 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - April 2018
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2017-12617 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-12617
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-116601

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SecurityFocus: 100954 - Apache Tomcat CVE-2017-12617 Incomplete Fix Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1039552

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 04/20/2018 08:53
Updated: 08/25/2026 21:24
Changes: 04/20/2018 08:53 (75), 01/29/2020 17:15 (30), 02/28/2023 14:40 (5), 04/24/2024 15:18 (22), 07/17/2024 05:14 (1), 09/09/2024 22:29 (1), 02/05/2025 01:46 (9), 08/25/2026 21:24 (9)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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