RCE in Cisco Virtual Network Function Element Manager
CVE-2017-6710
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.
Vulnerability class: Command Injection (OS Command Injection)
EPSS: 0.018 (76.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.1 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Cisco Virtual_network_function_element_manager
- Cisco Systems, Inc. Virtual Network Function (Vnf) Element Manager — versions prior to 5.0.4 and 5.1.4
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- psirt@cisco.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
- psirt@cisco.com (x_refsource_CISCO, vendor-advisory, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-6710?
- CVE-2017-6710 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Virtual Network Function Element Manager, classified under OS Command Injection. CVSS score: 8.1/10. Published 2017-08-17.
- How severe is CVE-2017-6710?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.1 out of 10.