CVE-2017-12285

Name: CVE-2017-12285
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-10-19T08:29:00.467+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 37.19%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-12285 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A vulnerability in the web interface of Cisco Network Analysis Module Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to delete arbitrary files from an affected system, aka Directory Traversal. The vulnerability exists because the affected software does not perform proper input validation of HTTP requests that it receives and the software does not apply role-based access controls (RBACs) to requested HTTP URLs. EPSS estimates a 37.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in the web interface of Cisco Network Analysis Module Software could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to delete arbitrary files from an affected system, aka Directory Traversal. The vulnerability exists because the affected software does not perform proper input validation of HTTP requests that it receives and the software does not apply role-based access controls (RBACs) to requested HTTP URLs. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted HTTP request to the affected software. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to delete arbitrary files from the affected system. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvf41365.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

37.19%

98.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Prime Network Analysis Module	6.2\(1b\)

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101527Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039623Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20171018-namVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101527Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039623Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20171018-namVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 19, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-12285?

How severe is CVE-2017-12285?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-12285 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 37.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-12285?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST