CVE-2017-8051: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2017-8051: Tenable Appliance 3.5 - 4.4.0, and possibly prior versions, contains a flaw in the simpleupload.py script i...

Tenable Appliance 3.5 - 4.4.0, and possibly prior versions, contains a flaw in the simpleupload.py script in the Web UI. Through the manipulation of the tns_appliance_session_user parameter, a remote attacker can inject arbitrary commands.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 16, 2024, 22:56 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2017-8051 is a remote command-injection flaw in the Tenable Appliance Web UI. A remote attacker could manipulate a session-related parameter and cause the appliance to run arbitrary commands. Treat any still-deployed Tenable Appliance 3.5 through 4.4.0, and possibly earlier versions, as urgent to review. Exposure is likely limited to organizations still running legacy Tenable Appliance versions 3.5 through 4.4.0, possibly earlier, especially where the Web UI is reachable from untrusted networks. Prioritize this if legacy Tenable Appliance systems remain in service. The business concern is direct command execution on a security appliance, which could undermine vulnerability management trust and provide a foothold into sensitive infrastructure. Mitigation focus: Identify any Tenable Appliance deployments and record exact versions.; Review Tenable advisory TNS-2017-07 for vendor-supported fixes or upgrade guidance.; Remove untrusted network access to the appliance Web UI during review..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 05:18 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Apr 21, 2017, 18:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://vulndb.cyberriskanalytics.com/153135CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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