CVE-2017-17974

BA SYSTEMS BAS Web on BAS920 devices (with Firmware 01.01.00*, HTTPserv 00002, and Script 02.*) and ISC2000 devices allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive…

published December 29, 2017

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
76.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A simple HTTP request can lead straight to sensitive information! In BAS devices, accessing the isc/get_sid_js.aspx could let attackers sneak in and grab admin credentials. 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can walk up to the server's window and see the entire menu, including the secret recipes for the chef's specials—no one should be looking! If an attacker successfully exploits this vulnerability, they could gain administrative access to your BAS devices, allowing them to control settings, manipulate data, or even compromise the entire system. That's an unwelcome guest at your restaurant who now knows all your secrets!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can walk up to the server's window and see the entire menu, including the secret recipes for the chef's specials—no one should be looking! This vulnerability stems from the ability to query sensitive JavaScript files that reveal session IDs or credentials, providing unauthorized access if the attacker uses these details to log in as the Supervisor or Administrator account.

What to do

If an attacker successfully exploits this vulnerability, they could gain administrative access to your BAS devices, allowing them to control settings, manipulate data, or even compromise the entire system. That's an unwelcome guest at your restaurant who now knows all your secrets! To mitigate this risk, ensure your devices are updated to the latest firmware, review your configuration settings to limit access to sensitive files, and consider implementing additional authentication measures. Don't leave the kitchen unguarded! You've got this! With a few adjustments, you can lock down your BAS system and keep those unauthorized guests out. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01660 · 76.5th percentile
Published
2017-12-29T21:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 29 DEC 21:00Z
    BA SYSTEMS BAS Web on BAS920 devices (with Firmware 01.01.00*, HTTPserv 00002, and Script 02.*) and ISC2000 devices allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive…
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