CVE-2017-6712

Description

A vulnerability in certain commands of Cisco Elastic Services Controller could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to elevate privileges to root and run dangerous commands on the server. The vulnerability occurs because a "tomcat" user on the system can run certain shell commands, allowing the user to overwrite any file on the filesystem and elevate privileges to root. This vulnerability affects Cisco Elastic Services Controller prior to releases 2.3.1.434 and 2.3.2. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvc76634.

References

Link	Tags
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170705-esc1	vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99461	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-6712?: CVE-2017-6712 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-6712?: To fix CVE-2017-6712, 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-2017-6712 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-6712 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-2017-6712?: CVE-2017-6712 affects n/a Cisco Elastic Services Controller.

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Description

Category

CWE-78 – Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

References

Frequently Asked Questions