CVE-2017-6792: cisco prime_collaboration_provisioning Improper Input Validation
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2017-6792 is a high (CVSS 8.5) Improper Input Validation vulnerability in cisco prime_collaboration_provisioning. EPSS estimates a 1.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 79.5% of scored vulnerabilities.
Timeline
- 07-09-2017PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 05-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
A vulnerability in the batch provisioning feature in Cisco Prime Collaboration Provisioning Tool could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to overwrite system files as root. The vulnerability is due to lack of input validation of the parameters in BatchFileName and Directory. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by manipulating the parameters of the batch action file function. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvd61766.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsEPSS trend
Probability
1.92%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
80%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 1.92% on 18-09-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Cisco1 product
1 vendor · 1 product
References
3 links- tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170906-pcptX Refsource CONFIRMVendor Advisory