CVE-2017-8916: In Center for Internet Security CIS-CAT Pro Dashboard before 1.0.4, an authenticated user is able to change an

Routine

HIGH 7.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2017-8916 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting cis-cat pro dashboard. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In Center for Internet Security CIS-CAT Pro Dashboard before 1.0.4, an authenticated user is able to change an administrative user's e-mail address and send a forgot password email to themselves, thereby gaining administrative access.

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 81%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-640
Published	2018-01-31
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: cisecurity

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-01-31 16:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:27 UTCUpdated Record last modified

cisecurity cis-cat pro dashboard DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0.0 · 1.0.1 · 1.0.2 · 1.0.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy cis-cat-pro-dashboard || rpm -q cis-cat-pro-dashboard || cis-cat-pro-dashboard --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison cis-cat-pro-dashboard sudo apt install cis-cat-pro-dashboard=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold cis-cat-pro-dashboard

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list cis-cat-pro-dashboard sudo dnf downgrade cis-cat-pro-dashboard-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add cis-cat-pro-dashboard

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2017-8916?

cis-cat pro dashboard: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-8916 being exploited?

CVE-2017-8916 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-2017-8916 affect?

CVE-2017-8916 affects cis-cat pro dashboard. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). In Center for Internet Security CIS-CAT Pro Dashboard before 1.0.4, an authenticated user is able to change an administrative user's e-mail address and send a forgot password email to themselves, thereby gaining administrative access.

How urgent is CVE-2017-8916?

Priority 32/100. High severity

References

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