CVE-2017-6746

Name: CVE-2017-6746
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-07-25T19:29:00.24+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.40%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-6746 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A vulnerability in the web interface of the Cisco Web Security Appliance (WSA) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to perform command injection and elevate privileges to root. The attacker must authenticate with valid administrator credentials. EPSS estimates a 4.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in the web interface of the Cisco Web Security Appliance (WSA) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to perform command injection and elevate privileges to root. The attacker must authenticate with valid administrator credentials. Affected Products: Cisco AsyncOS Software 10.0 and later for WSA on both virtual and hardware appliances. More Information: CSCvd88862. Known Affected Releases: 10.1.0-204. Known Fixed Releases: 10.5.1-270 10.1.1-235.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.40%

90.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Web Security Appliance	10.0.0-233
Cisco	Web Security Appliance	10.0_base
Cisco	Web Security Appliance	10.1.0
Cisco	Web Security Appliance	10.1.0-204
Cisco	Web Security Appliance	10.1.1-230
Cisco	Web Security Appliance	10.1.1-234
Cisco	Web Security Appliance	10.5.0
Cisco	Web Security Appliance	10.5.0-358
Cisco	Web Security Appliance	11.0.0
Cisco	Web Security Appliance	11.0.0-613
Cisco	Web Security Appliance	11.0.0-641

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99877Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038948Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170719-wsa1Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99877Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038948Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170719-wsa1Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 25, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-6746?

How severe is CVE-2017-6746?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-6746 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6746?

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-2017-6746?

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Source: NVD / NIST