CVE-2017-6616

Name: CVE-2017-6616
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-04-20T22:59:00.793+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.24%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-6616 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A vulnerability in the web-based GUI of Cisco Integrated Management Controller (IMC) 3.0(1c) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on an affected system. The vulnerability exists because the affected software does not sufficiently sanitize specific values that are received as part of a user-supplied HTTP request. EPSS estimates a 4.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in the web-based GUI of Cisco Integrated Management Controller (IMC) 3.0(1c) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on an affected system. The vulnerability exists because the affected software does not sufficiently sanitize specific values that are received as part of a user-supplied HTTP request. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted HTTP request to the affected software. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the user on the affected system. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvd14578.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.24%

89.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Integrated Management Controller Supervisor	3.0\(1c\)

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97928Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170419-cimc3Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97928Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170419-cimc3Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 20, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-6616?

How severe is CVE-2017-6616?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-6616 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6616?

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