CVE-2017-6686

Description

A vulnerability in Cisco Ultra Services Framework Element Manager could allow an authenticated, remote attacker with access to the management network to log in as an admin or oper user of the affected device, aka an Insecure Default Credentials Vulnerability. More Information: CSCvc76699. Known Affected Releases: 21.0.0.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.77% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory cisco.com
Affected: n/a Cisco Ultra Services Framework Element Manager
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170607-usf4 vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98988 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-6686?
CVE-2017-6686 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-6686?
To fix CVE-2017-6686, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-6686 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-6686 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-6686?
CVE-2017-6686 affects n/a Cisco Ultra Services Framework Element Manager.
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