Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
ONOS 1.9.0 is reported to allow unauthenticated upload of application packages, which can lead to remote code execution. For an SDN controller, compromise can affect network control-plane integrity. The public bundle does not provide CVSS, confirmed fixed versions, or detailed affected-version scope.
Executive priority
Treat this as urgent for any reachable ONOS 1.9.0 deployment because unauthenticated remote code execution can undermine network control systems. If ONOS is not deployed, priority is limited to confirming absence.
Technical view
CVE-2017-1000081 describes unauthenticated upload of ONOS .oar applications resulting in remote code execution. The available public record names ONOS 1.9.0 but lacks endpoint details, CWE mapping, CVSS scoring, configuration prerequisites, and remediation specifics.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely where ONOS 1.9.0 management or application-upload functionality is reachable by untrusted users or networks. The source bundle does not confirm other affected versions, default exposure, or whether authentication settings change impact.
Exploitation context
The provided bundle does not show active exploitation. KEV is false, and no cited source in the bundle confirms exploitation in the wild or public weaponization.
Researcher notes
The record is sparse: no CVSS, CWE, endpoint, patch version, or affected-version range is included. Analysis should remain bounded to ONOS 1.9.0 and the reported unauthenticated .oar upload RCE until vendor advisories provide more detail.
Mitigation direction
- Identify any ONOS 1.9.0 deployments in production or lab networks.
- Restrict ONOS management interfaces to trusted administrative networks or VPN access.
- Check ONOS security advisories for fixed versions or vendor-supported workarounds.
- Disable or tightly control application upload functionality where supported by ONOS guidance.
- Prioritize replacement or upgrade if no supported mitigation is available.
Validation and detection
- Inventory ONOS versions and confirm whether 1.9.0 is present.
- Verify management interfaces are not reachable from the internet or untrusted segments.
- Review ONOS configuration for application upload access controls.
- Check logs for unexpected application package uploads or unknown installed apps.
- Compare remediation status against ONOS advisory guidance.
Public sources used
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- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://wiki.onosproject.org/display/ONOS/Security+advisoriesCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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