CVE-2017-3791

Name: CVE-2017-3791
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-02-01T19:59:00.22+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.11%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-3791 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A vulnerability in the web-based GUI of Cisco Prime Home could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass authentication and execute actions with administrator privileges. The vulnerability is due to a processing error in the role-based access control (RBAC) of URLs. EPSS estimates a 4.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in the web-based GUI of Cisco Prime Home could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass authentication and execute actions with administrator privileges. The vulnerability is due to a processing error in the role-based access control (RBAC) of URLs. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending API commands via HTTP to a particular URL without prior authentication. An exploit could allow the attacker to perform any actions in Cisco Prime Home with administrator privileges. This vulnerability affects Cisco Prime Home versions from 6.3.0.0 to the first fixed release 6.5.0.1. Cisco has released software updates that address this vulnerability. There are no workarounds that address this vulnerability. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvb49837.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.11%

89.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Cisco Prime Home	6.3.0.0
Cisco	Cisco Prime Home	6.3.1.0
Cisco	Cisco Prime Home	6.4.0.0
Cisco	Cisco Prime Home	6.4.1.0
Cisco	Cisco Prime Home	6.4.2.0
Cisco	Cisco Prime Home	6.4.2.1

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95933Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170201-prime-homeVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95933Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170201-prime-homeVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 1, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-3791?

How severe is CVE-2017-3791?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-3791 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-3791?

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