CVE-2017-6692 Hardcoded credentials in Cisco Ultra Services Framework Element Manager
An authenticated remote attacker can log in as root due to insecure default account information in Cisco Ultra Services Framework Element Manager.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-6692?
CVE-2017-6692 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Ultra Services Framework Element Manager, published on 13 Jun 2017. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability in Cisco Ultra Services Framework Element Manager could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to log in to the device with the privileges of the root user, aka an Insecure Default Account Information Vulnerability. More Information: CSCvd85710. Known Affected Releases: 21.0.v0.65839.
Weakness: CWE-1188
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-6692?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Cisco Ultra Services Framework Element Manager.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6692?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-6692 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-6692 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-6692 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Cisco Ultra Services Framework Element Manager
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hx3v-wx4j-h472.