CVE-2017-17674

BMC Remedy Mid Tier 9.1SP3 is affected by remote and local file inclusion

published May 19, 2021

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
81.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ Who knew a little misconfiguration could lead to big problems? BMC Remedy Mid Tier 9.1SP3 has a sneaky remote and local file inclusion vulnerability that could let attackers peek behind the curtain! Think of it like leaving a restaurant’s backdoor wide open while guests are dining. Anyone can waltz in and rummage around, potentially accessing sensitive areas of your operation without a reservation! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to perform malicious actions such as system fingerprinting, internal port scanning, or even remote code execution. This means they could effectively roam free in your server, accessing or manipulating data without being detected!

Put simply

Think of it like leaving a restaurant’s backdoor wide open while guests are dining. Anyone can waltz in and rummage around, potentially accessing sensitive areas of your operation without a reservation! The vulnerability exists due to insufficient restrictions on file access, allowing for inclusion of arbitrary files on the server. This can lead to various types of attacks, including SSRF, which can be devastating for your application's integrity.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to perform malicious actions such as system fingerprinting, internal port scanning, or even remote code execution. This means they could effectively roam free in your server, accessing or manipulating data without being detected! To mitigate this risk, immediately update to the latest version of BMC Remedy Mid Tier and implement strict file access controls. Regularly audit your configurations to ensure no unnecessary access is allowed. 🛡️ You’ve got this! Stay proactive and secure your system — the internet needs its heroes! 🚀

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02076 · 81.2th percentile
Published
2021-05-19T13:10Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 19 MAY 13:10Z
    BMC Remedy Mid Tier 9.1SP3 is affected by remote and local file inclusion
    cvelistv5