HIGH CVSS 7.6
Published: 2017-11-06

CVE-2017-7425

netiq imanager Security Advisory (CVE-2017-7425)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2017-7425 impacting netiq imanager. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 7.6 (HIGH).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Multiple potential reflected XSS issues exist in NetIQ iManager versions before 2.7.7 Patch 10 HF2 and 3.0.3.2.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Adjacent (AV:A)
Requires shared subnet / local network access
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
Low (C:L)
Partial information leakage
Integrity
High (I:H)
Total modification of target system
Availability
High (A:H)
Total denial of service or shutdown

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product netiq / imanager
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-2017-7425 impacting netiq imanager.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2017-7425.yaml
id: cve-2017-7425

info:
  name: netiq imanager - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: high
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2017-7425 affecting netiq imanager.
    Evaluation: Multiple potential reflected XSS issues exist in NetIQ iManager versions before 2.7.7 Patch 10 HF2 and 3.0.3.2....
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2017-7425
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:H
    cvss-score: 7.6
    cve-id: CVE-2017-7425
    cwe-id: CWE-79
  tags: cve,cve-2017-7425,netiq,imanager,high

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "imanager"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2017-7425.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2017-7425
# Target: netiq imanager | CVSS: 7.6 (HIGH)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2017-7425 (netiq imanager)...")
    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 imanager 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-2017-7425.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2017-7425
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install imanager 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade imanager 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update imanager

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

# 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.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2017-7425 in netiq imanager?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update netiq imanager 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-2017-7425?

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-2017-7425?

CVE-2017-7425 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 7.6 (HIGH). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
7.6
HIGH SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2017-7425
Weakness CWE-79
Vendor netiq
Product imanager
Published 2017-11-06
Vector CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:H