CVE-2017-12350

Name: CVE-2017-12350
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-11-16T07:29:01.057+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.35%

Last modified Jun 22, 2026

CVE-2017-12350 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A vulnerability in Cisco Umbrella Insights Virtual Appliances 2.1.0 and earlier could allow an authenticated, local attacker to log in to an affected virtual appliance with root privileges. The vulnerability is due to the presence of default, static user credentials for an affected virtual appliance. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in Cisco Umbrella Insights Virtual Appliances 2.1.0 and earlier could allow an authenticated, local attacker to log in to an affected virtual appliance with root privileges. The vulnerability is due to the presence of default, static user credentials for an affected virtual appliance. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by using the hypervisor console to connect locally to an affected system and then using the static credentials to log in to an affected virtual appliance. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to log in to the affected appliance with root privileges. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvg31220.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.35%

26.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Umbrella Virtual Appliance	<= 2.1.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101879Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20171115-uvaVendor Advisory
https://www.info-sec.ca/advisories/Cisco-Umbrella-Hardcoded-Credentials.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101879Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20171115-uvaVendor Advisory
https://www.info-sec.ca/advisories/Cisco-Umbrella-Hardcoded-Credentials.htmlThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 16, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 22, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-12350?

How severe is CVE-2017-12350?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-12350 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-12350?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2017-12350?

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Source: NVD / NIST