CVE-2017-11879
8.8CVSSHIGH
Description
ASP.NET Core 2.0 allows an attacker to steal log-in session information such as cookies or authentication tokens via a specially crafted URL aka "ASP.NET Core Elevation Of Privilege Vulnerability".
CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAttack VectorNetwork
AC:LAttack ComplexityLow
PR:NPrivileges RequiredNone
UI:RUser InteractionRequired
Scope
S:UScopeUnchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentialityHigh
I:HIntegrityHigh
A:HAvailabilityHigh
Weaknesses
Affected Products
Exploitability
Official Patch Available
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MITRE ATT&CK
1 technique Initial Access
References
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-11879
portal.msrc.microsoft.com
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101713
securityfocus.com
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039793
securitytracker.com
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Timeline
Published
Nov 15, 2017
Last Updated
May 13, 2026
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