CVE-2017-6710 json
A vulnerability in the Cisco Virtual Network Function (VNF) Element Manager could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to elevate privil…
published 2017-08-17 9 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2017-15764
- cvss
- 8.1
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.8%
- EPSS 1.8% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 78%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
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.
Exploit prediction
1.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 78% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.0 | 8.1 | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 8.5 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:C/A:C |
Affected products
- Cisco Systems, Inc. Virtual Network Function (VNF) Element Manager
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command
References
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tools.cisco.com
/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170816-em
vendor-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/100362
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2017-6710
- NVD CVE-2017-6710
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