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CVE-2017-11467

CriticalExploitedPublic exploit

OrientDB vulnerable to Improper Privilage Management leading to arbitrary command injection

Published Oct 18, 2018 · Updated Aug 5, 2024 · Also known as GHSA-xm6r-4466-mr74

Key Facts

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  • CVE-2017-11467 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Orientdb, com.orientechnologies:orientdb-core (maven).
  • It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Feb 1, 2018. Public exploit code is available.
  • EPSS estimates a 73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
  • Fixed versions are available, including com.orientechnologies:orientdb-core 2.2.23, Orientdb 2.2.22.
  • Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

CVSS v3.1

9.8

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

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

73%

Higher than 99.4% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

Yes

1 catalog listing

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

OrientDB through 2.2.22 does not enforce privilege requirements during "where" or "fetchplan" or "order by" use, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via a crafted request.

Known-Exploited Catalog Listings

CatalogAddedRemediation dueRansomware use
Industry KEV feedFeb 1, 2018n/aNot reported

Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.

Affected Products

2 affected entries in total
ProductAffected versionsFixed in
OrientdbOrientdbSee advisory2.2.22
com.orientechnologies:orientdb-coremavenSee advisory2.2.23

Patched Releases

com.orientechnologies:orientdb-core

2.2.23

Orientdb

2.2.22

Timeline

  1. Added to Industry KEV feed

    Feb 1, 2018

  2. Publicly disclosed

    Oct 18, 2018

  3. Last updated

    Aug 5, 2024

Weakness Type

  • CWE-269 Improper Privilege Management

References

4 more references in the full CVE brief

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