CVE-2017-12263

Name: CVE-2017-12263
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-10-05T07:29:00.51+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 11.49%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-12263 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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. EPSS estimates a 11.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

11.49%

95.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	License Manager	3.2.6

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101169Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20171004-clmVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101169Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20171004-clmVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 5, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-12263?

How severe is CVE-2017-12263?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-12263 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 11.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-12263?

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Source: NVD / NIST