CVE Catalog

CVE-2017-6710

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A vulnerability in the Cisco Virtual Network Function (VNF) Element Manager allows an authenticated, remote attacker to elevate privileges and run commands in the context of the root user on the server. The issue arises from command settings that permit Cisco VNF Element Manager users to specify arbitrary commands that will run as root.

Risk Assessment

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain full control over the server, posing a significant threat to the security of the system and the organization's data.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update Cisco VNF Element Manager to version 5.0.4 or 5.1.4 to mitigate this vulnerability and to review and restrict user permissions for executing commands.

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Original NVD description (English source)

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 data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS