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Is CVE-2017-1000486 exploited? Yes: in CISA KEV since 10 Jan 2022

Gociux · Primetek Primefaces Application · data: CISA KEV, CVE record, FIRST EPSS

Yes. CVE-2017-1000486, Primetek Primefaces Remote Code Execution Vulnerability, is being exploited in the wild. CISA added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 10 Jan 2022, 1468 days after it was published. It affects Primetek Primefaces Application. If you run it, CISA's required action is: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

exploitedYesCISA KEV · 10 Jan 2022
ransomwareNot knownno confirmed use
EPSStop 1%among the most likely CVEs to be exploited
severity9.8CVSS 3.1 · critical
US federal due10 Jul 2022BOD 22-01 deadline

What it is

Primetek Primefaces is vulnerable to a weak encryption flaw resulting in remote code execution

VendorPrimetek (1 exploited CVE in KEV)
ProductPrimefaces Application
VulnerabilityPrimetek Primefaces Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
WeaknessCWE-326
Published3 Jan 2018
Added to KEV10 Jan 2022
Reported by (CNA)mitre

What to do

  1. Check whether you run it. Look for Primefaces Application in your asset inventory, including appliances and cloud images. Stack check lists every exploited Primetek CVE at once.
  2. Apply the fix. Apply updates per vendor instructions.
  3. If you can't patch today, take the affected service off the internet or restrict who can reach it, and check its logs for signs of compromise since 3 Jan 2018.
  4. Get told next time. Email alerts when CISA adds a CVE for Primetek.

References

Questions

Is CVE-2017-1000486 being exploited?

Yes. CISA added CVE-2017-1000486 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 10 Jan 2022, which means there is reliable evidence of exploitation in the wild.

Is CVE-2017-1000486 used in ransomware attacks?

CISA does not list known ransomware use for it. That can change, and exploitation alone is reason to fix it first.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1000486?

Apply updates per vendor instructions. Check Primetek's advisory for the fixed versions, and if you can't patch quickly, restrict access to the affected Primefaces Application and watch it for signs of compromise.

Sources: CISA KEV (exploitation, ransomware use, required action, due date), the CVE record (publication date, CVSS, CNA), NVD and FIRST EPSS (live score). More: all KEV additions in January 2022 · act-now radar.

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