CVE-2017-6710

Description

A vulnerability in the Cisco Virtual Network Function (VNF) Element Manager could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to elevate privileges and run commands in the context of the root user on the server. The vulnerability is due to command settings that allow Cisco VNF Element Manager users to specify arbitrary commands that will run as root on the server. An attacker could use this setting to elevate privileges and run commands in the context of the root user on the server. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvc76670. Known Affected Releases: prior to 5.0.4 and 5.1.4.

Category

8.1
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.28% Top 25%
Vendor Advisory cisco.com
Affected: Cisco Systems, Inc. Virtual Network Function (VNF) Element Manager
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100362 third party advisory vdb entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170816-em vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-6710?
CVE-2017-6710 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-6710?
To fix CVE-2017-6710, 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-2017-6710 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-6710 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. 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-2017-6710?
CVE-2017-6710 affects Cisco Systems, Inc. Virtual Network Function (VNF) Element Manager.
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