CVE-2017-6785

Description

A vulnerability in configuration modification permissions validation for Cisco Unified Communications Manager could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to perform a horizontal privilege escalation where one user can modify another user's configuration. The vulnerability is due to lack of proper Role Based Access Control (RBAC) when certain user configuration changes are requested. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending an authenticated, crafted HTTP request to the targeted application. An exploit could allow the attacker to impact the integrity of the application where one user can modify the configuration of another user's information. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCve27331. Known Affected Releases: 10.5(2.10000.5), 11.0(1.10000.10), 11.5(1.10000.6).

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.17%
Vendor Advisory cisco.com
Affected: Cisco Systems, Inc. Unified Communications Manager
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039184 vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100375 vdb entry third party advisory
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170816-ucm vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-6785?
CVE-2017-6785 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-6785?
To fix CVE-2017-6785, 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-2017-6785 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-6785 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-6785?
CVE-2017-6785 affects Cisco Systems, Inc. Unified Communications Manager.
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