ReviewHigh

CVE-2017-11508

Tenable SecurityCenter, security center

SecurityCenter versions 5.5.0, 5.5.1 and 5.5.2 contain a SQL Injection vulnerability that could be exploited by an authenticated user with sufficient privileges to run diagnostic scans. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by entering a crafted SQL query into the password field of a diagnostic scan within SecurityCenter. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to gain unauthorized access.

CVSS: 8.8
EPSS: 1.20%
CISA KEV: Not listed
Published: 2017.11.03

PRIORITY ASSESSMENT

Review

The CVSS severity warrants an early asset and exposure review.

Known exploitationNot established by KEV

Exploit probability1.20%

Technical severityCVSS 8.8

Vulnerability overview

Affected product and versions

Product: Tenable SecurityCenter, security center
Affected versions: >= 5.5.0, 5.5.1 and 5.5.2, 5.5.0, 5.5.1, 5.5.2
Fixed versions: No verified fixed-version field is available yet

Recommended response sequence

Confirm exposure before applying a vendor-supported change.

Full remediation guide

1
Identify
Confirm that Tenable SecurityCenter, security center and an affected version are present.
2
Prioritize
Combine exploitation signals with asset exposure and business criticality.
3
Remediate
Follow the vendor advisory or supported update path and preserve rollback options.
4
Verify
Recheck the version, service health, access paths, and relevant logs.

Technical data

CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE: CWE-89