CVE-2017-6688

Name: CVE-2017-6688
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-06-13T06:29:01.473+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.28%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-6688 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A vulnerability in Cisco Elastic Services Controllers could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to log in to an affected system as the Linux root user, aka an Insecure Default Password Vulnerability. More Information: CSCvc76631. EPSS estimates a 2.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in Cisco Elastic Services Controllers could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to log in to an affected system as the Linux root user, aka an Insecure Default Password Vulnerability. More Information: CSCvc76631. Known Affected Releases: 2.2(9.76).

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.28%

80.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-1188

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Elastic Services Controller	2.2\(9.76\)

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98973Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170607-esc4Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98973Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170607-esc4Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-6688?

How severe is CVE-2017-6688?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-6688 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6688?

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