What is CVE-2017-12230?

CVE-2017-12230 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Ios_xe, classified under CWE-264. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2017-09-29.

How severe is CVE-2017-12230?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Cisco Ios_xe

CVE-2017-12230

A vulnerability in the web-based user interface (web UI) of Cisco IOS XE 16.2 could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to elevate their privileges on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to incorrect default permission setting…

EPSS: 0.008 (74.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Cisco Ios_xe — versions 16.2.1
N/a Cisco Ios Xe — versions Cisco IOS XE

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

psirt@cisco.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)
psirt@cisco.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
psirt@cisco.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_SECTRACK)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-12230?: CVE-2017-12230 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Ios_xe, classified under CWE-264. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2017-09-29.
How severe is CVE-2017-12230?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.