Vulnerability Details : CVE-2017-6710
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.
Products affected by CVE-2017-6710
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:virtual_network_function_element_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:virtual_network_function_element_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2017-6710
1.28%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 78 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2017-6710
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
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8.5
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HIGH | AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:C/A:C |
8.0
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9.2
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NIST | |
8.1
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HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H |
2.8
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5.2
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2017-6710
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The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2017-6710
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https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170816-em
Cisco Virtual Network Function Element Manager Arbitrary Command Execution VulnerabilityVendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100362
Cisco Virtual Network Function Element Manager CVE-2017-6710 Remote Command Execution VulnerabilityThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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