CVE-2017-9822: DotNetNuke.Core Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
HIGHCVE-2017-9822 is a HIGH (CVSS 8.8) remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-20: Improper Input Validation) affecting DotNetNuke.Core libraries in the NuGet ecosystem. The issue involves dnn (aka dotnetnuke) has remote code execution via a cookie. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 9.1.1.
CVE-2017-9822 at a Glance
Security Impact
CVSS: 8.8
The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).
How to Fix CVE-2017-9822
To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected DotNetNuke.Core dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.
Upgrade DotNetNuke.Core to 9.1.1Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release:
inspect dependencies for DotNetNuke.CoreHow to Check if You Are Affected
To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2017-9822, inspect your project dependencies for DotNetNuke.Core:
inspect dependencies for DotNetNuke.CoreAnalyze the terminal output to locate any version of DotNetNuke.Core in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 9.1.1), your application is affected.
Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.
Technical Details
Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis
This vulnerability is classified under CWE-20: Improper Input Validation, where the product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. In DotNetNuke.Core, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.
Source Advisory Statement
CVE-2017-9822 Affected DotNetNuke.Core Versions
1 component(s)| Product / Package | Ecosystem | Affected Versions | Fixed Version |
|---|---|---|---|
|
DotNetNuke.Core
|
NuGet |
< 9.1.1
|
9.1.1
|
References
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Machine-readable OSV JSON
OSV v1.5 Schema
{
"schema_version" : "1.4.0",
"id" : "GHSA-x2rg-fmcv-crq5",
"modified" : "2022-04-26T18:58:37Z",
"published" : "2018-10-16T19:34:22Z",
"aliases" : [ "CVE-2017-9822" ],
"summary" : "DNN (aka DotNetNuke) has Remote Code Execution via a cookie",
"details" : "DNN (aka DotNetNuke) before 9.1.1 has Remote Code Execution via a cookie, aka \"2017-08 (Critical) Possible remote code execution on DNN sites.\"",
"severity" : [ {
"type" : "CVSS_V3",
"score" : "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H"
} ],
"affected" : [ {
"package" : {
"ecosystem" : "NuGet",
"name" : "DotNetNuke.Core"
},
"ranges" : [ {
"type" : "ECOSYSTEM",
"events" : [ {
"introduced" : "0"
}, {
"fixed" : "9.1.1"
} ]
} ]
} ],
"references" : [ {
"type" : "ADVISORY",
"url" : "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-9822"
}, {
"type" : "ADVISORY",
"url" : "https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-x2rg-fmcv-crq5"
}, {
"type" : "WEB",
"url" : "http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157080/DotNetNuke-Cookie-Deserialization-Remote-Code-Execution.html"
}, {
"type" : "WEB",
"url" : "http://www.dnnsoftware.com/community/security/security-center"
}, {
"type" : "WEB",
"url" : "http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102213"
} ],
"database_specific" : {
"cwe_ids" : [ "CWE-20" ],
"severity" : "HIGH",
"github_reviewed" : true,
"github_reviewed_at" : "2020-06-16T22:01:47Z",
"nvd_published_at" : null
}
}