CVE-2017-3098

Adobe Captivate versions 9 and earlier have a remote code execution vulnerability in the quiz reporting feature that could be abused to read and write…

published June 20, 2017

CVSS
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EPSS
7%
Percentile
94.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ Guess what? A remote code execution vulnerability hides in Adobe Captivate's quiz reporting feature, waiting for a clever user to exploit it! 🔥 Think of this vulnerability like a restaurant's order system that lets a waiter write down anything on the menu without checks. A rogue waiter could change orders or even write in new dishes, potentially ruining the whole dinner experience! An attacker could use this vulnerability to read or write arbitrary files on the server. This means they could grab sensitive data or plant harmful code, leading to a compromised server and the potential loss of trust from users!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a restaurant's order system that lets a waiter write down anything on the menu without checks. A rogue waiter could change orders or even write in new dishes, potentially ruining the whole dinner experience! This vulnerability in Adobe Captivate allows remote code execution through the quiz reporting feature, enabling attackers to manipulate files on the server due to inadequate checks on user input.

What to do

An attacker could use this vulnerability to read or write arbitrary files on the server. This means they could grab sensitive data or plant harmful code, leading to a compromised server and the potential loss of trust from users! To mitigate this risk, update to the latest version of Adobe Captivate. Furthermore, review and harden your server configuration to restrict file access and ensure that proper input validation is implemented in your applications. You've got this! By following these steps, you'll strengthen your defenses and keep your data safe! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.06930 · 94.1th percentile
Published
2017-06-20T17:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 20 JUN 17:00Z
    Adobe Captivate versions 9 and earlier have a remote code execution vulnerability in the quiz reporting feature that could be abused to read and write…
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