Path Traversal in Cisco License Manager
CVE-2017-12263
A vulnerability in the web interface of Cisco License Manager software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to download and view files within the application that should be restricted, aka Directory Traversal. The issue is due to improper sanitization of user-supplied input in HTTP request parameters that describe filenames. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by using directory traversal techniques to submit a path to a desired file location. An exploit could allow the attacker to view application files that may contain sensitive information. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvd83577.
Vulnerability class: Path Traversal (Directory Traversal)
EPSS: 0.115 (95.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
Affected products
- Cisco License_manager — versions 3.2.6
- N/a Cisco License Manager — versions Cisco License Manager
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- psirt@cisco.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
- psirt@cisco.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-12263?
- CVE-2017-12263 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco License Manager, classified under Path Traversal. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2017-10-05.
- How severe is CVE-2017-12263?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.