CVE-2017-10973 : Security Advisory and Response

A SSRF vulnerability was discovered in FineCMS before July 6, 2017, allowing attackers to manipulate HTTP Host headers.

Understanding CVE-2017-10973

This CVE entry details a Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in FineCMS.

What is CVE-2017-10973?

CVE-2017-10973 is a security vulnerability found in the application/lib/ajax/get_image_data.php file of FineCMS before July 6, 2017. It involves SSRF, where attackers could exploit the system by sending requests for non-image files with a modified HTTP Host header.

The Impact of CVE-2017-10973

The vulnerability could be exploited by malicious actors to bypass security controls, access internal systems, and potentially perform further attacks.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-10973

This section provides more in-depth technical insights into the CVE.

Vulnerability Description

The SSRF vulnerability in FineCMS allowed unauthorized requests for non-image files using a tampered HTTP Host header.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: FineCMS
Vendor: N/A
Versions: All versions before July 6, 2017

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers could exploit this vulnerability by manipulating the HTTP Host header to trick the server into making requests to unintended destinations.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting systems from CVE-2017-10973 requires immediate actions and long-term security measures.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply patches or updates provided by FineCMS promptly.
Monitor and restrict outgoing requests from the server.
Implement proper input validation to prevent SSRF attacks.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to address known vulnerabilities.
Conduct security assessments and penetration testing to identify and remediate SSRF risks.

Patching and Updates

FineCMS users should ensure they are using a patched version released after July 6, 2017, to mitigate the SSRF vulnerability.