MEDIUM CVSS 6.5
Published: 2017-07-25

CVE-2017-8919

netapp oncommand_api_services Security Advisory (CVE-2017-8919)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2017-8919 impacting netapp oncommand_api_services. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
NetApp OnCommand API Services before 1.2P3 logs the LDAP BIND password when a user attempts to log in using the REST API, which allows remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive password information 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
High (C:H)
Total information disclosure
Integrity
None (I:N)
No system modification impact
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product netapp / oncommand_api_services
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration NVD-CWE-noinfo

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-2017-8919 impacting netapp oncommand_api_services.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2017-8919.yaml
id: cve-2017-8919

info:
  name: netapp oncommand_api_services - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: medium
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2017-8919 affecting netapp oncommand_api_services.
    Evaluation: NetApp OnCommand API Services before 1.2P3 logs the LDAP BIND password when a user attempts to log in using the REST API, which allows remote authenti...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2017-8919
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
    cvss-score: 6.5
    cve-id: CVE-2017-8919
    cwe-id: NVD-CWE-noinfo
  tags: cve,cve-2017-8919,netapp,oncommand_api_services,medium

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "oncommand_api_services"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2017-8919.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2017-8919
# Target: netapp oncommand_api_services | 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-2017-8919 (netapp oncommand_api_services)...")
    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 oncommand_api_services 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-2017-8919.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2017-8919
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install oncommand_api_services 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade oncommand_api_services 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update oncommand_api_services

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

# 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-2017-8919 in netapp oncommand_api_services?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update netapp oncommand_api_services 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-2017-8919?

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-2017-8919?

CVE-2017-8919 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-2017-8919
Weakness NVD-CWE-noinfo
Vendor netapp
Product oncommand_api_services
Published 2017-07-25
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N