CVE-2017-6643 Information disclosure in Cisco Remote Expert Manager

Medium 5.3 Published 22 May 2017 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Unauthenticated remote attackers can access sensitive Virtual Directory information via crafted HTTP requests to the web interface.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2017-6643?

CVE-2017-6643 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Remote Expert Manager, published on 22 May 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability in the web interface of Cisco Remote Expert Manager Software 11.0.0 could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to access sensitive Virtual Directory information on an affected system. The vulnerability exists because the affected software does not sufficiently protect sensitive data when responding to HTTP requests that are sent to the web interface of the software. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted HTTP requests to the web interface of the software on an affected system. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to access sensitive information about the software. The attacker could use this information to conduct additional reconnaissance attacks. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvc52858.

Weakness: CWE-200

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-6643?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Cisco Remote Expert Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6643?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-6643 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2017-6643 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-6643 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-p32x-8wv9-vmh2.