MEDIUM CVSS 4.6
Published: 2018-03-01

CVE-2017-14799

netiq access_manager Security Advisory (CVE-2017-14799)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2017-14799 impacting netiq access_manager. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 4.6 (MEDIUM).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
A cross site scripting attack in handling the ESP login parameter handling in NetIQ Access Manager before 4.3.3 could be used to inject javascript code into the login page.

📊 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
Required (UI:R)
User must click or open resource
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
Low (C:L)
Partial information leakage
Integrity
Low (I:L)
Partial data modification possible
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product netiq / access_manager
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-79

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-2017-14799 impacting netiq access_manager.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2017-14799.yaml
id: cve-2017-14799

info:
  name: netiq access_manager - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: medium
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2017-14799 affecting netiq access_manager.
    Evaluation: A cross site scripting attack in handling the ESP login parameter handling in NetIQ Access Manager before 4.3.3 could be used to inject javascript cod...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2017-14799
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
    cvss-score: 4.6
    cve-id: CVE-2017-14799
    cwe-id: CWE-79
  tags: cve,cve-2017-14799,netiq,access_manager,medium

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "access_manager"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2017-14799.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2017-14799
# Target: netiq access_manager | CVSS: 4.6 (MEDIUM)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2017-14799 (netiq access_manager)...")
    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 netiq access_manager scope (*).")
        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-2017-14799.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2017-14799
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install access_manager 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade access_manager 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update access_manager

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

# 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

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2017-14799 in netiq access_manager?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update netiq access_manager 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-2017-14799?

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-2017-14799?

CVE-2017-14799 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
4.6
MEDIUM SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2017-14799
Weakness CWE-79
Vendor netiq
Product access_manager
Published 2018-03-01
Vector CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N