CVE-2017-6681: cisco ultra_services_framework Path Traversal
CVSS: 7.5v3.0HighModified
Published 13-06-2017Last modified 05-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2017-6681 is a high (CVSS 7.5) Path Traversal vulnerability in cisco ultra_services_framework. EPSS estimates a 2.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 84.8% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.5/10
010
High · v3.0 (NVD)EPSS score
2.56%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 13-06-2017PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 05-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
A vulnerability in the AutoVNF VNFStagingView class of Cisco Ultra Services Framework could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to execute a relative path traversal attack, enabling an attacker to read sensitive files on the system. More Information: CSCvc76662. Known Affected Releases: 21.0.0.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsHigh 7.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NSourcesSingle source
Medium 5.0Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
2.56%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
85%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 2.56% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score2.56%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-22Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.
- CWE-200Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized ActorThe product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.
Affected systems
Cisco1 product
- ultra_services_framework21.0.0
1 vendor · 1 product
References
2 links- tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170607-usf2X Refsource CONFIRMVendor Advisory