CVE-2017-3183 : Security Advisory and Response

Sage XRT Treasury, version 3, fails to properly restrict database access to authorized users, potentially allowing any authenticated user to gain full access to privileged database functions.

Understanding CVE-2017-3183

Sage XRT Treasury version 3 vulnerability that enables unauthorized access to privileged database functions.

What is CVE-2017-3183?

The vulnerability in Sage XRT Treasury version 3 allows authenticated users to manipulate USER_CODE values to gain unauthorized access to privileged database functions.

The Impact of CVE-2017-3183

Any authenticated user can exploit the vulnerability to access privileged database functions.
Remote attackers can gain unauthorized access by submitting crafted SQL queries.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-3183

Sage XRT Treasury version 3 vulnerability details.

Vulnerability Description

The issue arises from the improper enforcement of database access restrictions.
Users can alter USER_CODE values to match privileged users, granting unauthorized access.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: XRT Treasury
Vendor: Sage
Affected Version: 3

Exploitation Mechanism

Unauthorized users can exploit the vulnerability by manipulating USER_CODE values.
Crafted SQL queries can be used to gain privileged access to the database.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to mitigate and prevent CVE-2017-3183.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update to XRT Treasury version 4, which addresses the vulnerability.
Encrypt connections to the database server for enhanced security.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly review and update user access privileges.
Implement strong authentication mechanisms to prevent unauthorized access.

Patching and Updates

Stay informed about security patches and updates from Sage to address vulnerabilities.