MEDIUM CVSS 6.5
Published: 2017-08-29

CVE-2017-12422

netapp storagegrid_webscale Security Advisory (CVE-2017-12422)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2017-12422 impacting netapp storagegrid_webscale. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
NetApp StorageGRID Webscale 10.2.x before 10.2.2.3, 10.3.x before 10.3.0.4, and 10.4.x before 10.4.0.2 allow remote authenticated users to delete arbitrary objects via unspecified vectors.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
Low (PR:L)
Standard user access required
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
None (C:N)
No data confidentiality impact
Integrity
None (I:N)
No system modification impact
Availability
High (A:H)
Total denial of service or shutdown

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product netapp / storagegrid_webscale
Affected Versions 10.2
Weakness Enumeration CWE-269

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2017-12422 impacting netapp storagegrid_webscale.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2017-12422.yaml
id: cve-2017-12422

info:
  name: netapp storagegrid_webscale - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: medium
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2017-12422 affecting netapp storagegrid_webscale.
    Evaluation: NetApp StorageGRID Webscale 10.2.x before 10.2.2.3, 10.3.x before 10.3.0.4, and 10.4.x before 10.4.0.2 allow remote authenticated users to delete arbi...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2017-12422
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
    cvss-score: 6.5
    cve-id: CVE-2017-12422
    cwe-id: CWE-269
  tags: cve,cve-2017-12422,netapp,storagegrid_webscale,medium

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "storagegrid_webscale"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2017-12422.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2017-12422
# Target: netapp storagegrid_webscale | CVSS: 6.5 (MEDIUM)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2017-12422 (netapp storagegrid_webscale)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against netapp storagegrid_webscale scope (10.2).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2017-12422.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2017-12422
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install storagegrid_webscale 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade storagegrid_webscale 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update storagegrid_webscale

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i storagegrid_webscale 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i storagegrid_webscale

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

🔗 Verified Technical References

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2017-12422 in netapp storagegrid_webscale?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update netapp storagegrid_webscale packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2017-12422?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2017-12422?

CVE-2017-12422 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
6.5
MEDIUM SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2017-12422
Weakness CWE-269
Vendor netapp
Product storagegrid_webscale
Published 2017-08-29
Vector CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H