CVE-2017-7284: An attacker that has hijacked a Unitrends Enterprise Backup (before 9.1.2) web server session can leverage api

Q: How do I fix CVE-2017-7284?

enterprise backup: upgrade to newer than 9.1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2017-7284 being exploited?

CVE-2017-7284 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2017-7284 affect?

CVE-2017-7284 affects enterprise backup. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). An attacker that has hijacked a Unitrends Enterprise Backup (before 9.1.2) web server session can leverage api/includes/users.php to change the password of the logged in account without knowing the current password. This allows for an accou

Q: How urgent is CVE-2017-7284?

Priority 57/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2017-7284 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting enterprise backup. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An attacker that has hijacked a Unitrends Enterprise Backup (before 9.1.2) web server session can leverage api/includes/users.php to change the password of the logged in account without knowing the current password. This allows for an account takeover.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.7% (top 14%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-287
Published	2017-04-12
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: unitrends

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-04-12 22:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:24 UTCUpdated Record last modified

unitrends enterprise backup UPGRADE

Affected: <= 9.1.1

Fixed in: newer than 9.1.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy enterprise-backup || rpm -q enterprise-backup || enterprise-backup --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 9.1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade enterprise-backup

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade enterprise-backup

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2017-7284?

enterprise backup: upgrade to newer than 9.1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-7284 being exploited?

CVE-2017-7284 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2017-7284 affect?

CVE-2017-7284 affects enterprise backup. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). An attacker that has hijacked a Unitrends Enterprise Backup (before 9.1.2) web server session can leverage api/includes/users.php to change the password of the logged in account without knowing the current password. This allows for an accou

How urgent is CVE-2017-7284?

Priority 57/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2017-7283 HIGH 8.8 UPGRADE An authenticated user of Unitrends Enterprise Backup before 9.1.2 can execute arbitrary OS commands by sending
CVE-2017-7282 MEDIUM 5.5 UPGRADE An issue was discovered in Unitrends Enterprise Backup before 9.1.1
CVE-2017-7281 HIGH 8.8 UPGRADE An issue was discovered in Unitrends Enterprise Backup before 9.1.2
CVE-2017-7280 CRITICAL 9.8 UPGRADE An issue was discovered in api/includes/systems.php in Unitrends Enterprise Backup before 9.0.0
CVE-2017-7279 CRITICAL 9.8 UPGRADE An unprivileged user of the Unitrends Enterprise Backup before 9.0.0 web server can escalate to root privilege

References

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