CVE-2017-6686

Name: CVE-2017-6686
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-06-13T06:29:01.41+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.50%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-6686 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A vulnerability in Cisco Ultra Services Framework Element Manager could allow an authenticated, remote attacker with access to the management network to log in as an admin or oper user of the affected device, aka an Insecure Default Credentials Vulnerability. More Information: CSCvc76699. EPSS estimates a 1.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in Cisco Ultra Services Framework Element Manager could allow an authenticated, remote attacker with access to the management network to log in as an admin or oper user of the affected device, aka an Insecure Default Credentials Vulnerability. More Information: CSCvc76699. Known Affected Releases: 21.0.0.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.50%

71.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-1188

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Ultra Services Framework Element Manager	21.0.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98988Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170607-usf4Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98988Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170607-usf4Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 13, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-6686?

How severe is CVE-2017-6686?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-6686 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6686?

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