CVE-2017-6759

Name: CVE-2017-6759
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-08-07T06:29:00.543+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.54%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-6759 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A vulnerability in the UpgradeManager of the Cisco Prime Collaboration Provisioning Tool 12.1 could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to write arbitrary files as root on the system. The vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation. EPSS estimates a 1.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in the UpgradeManager of the Cisco Prime Collaboration Provisioning Tool 12.1 could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to write arbitrary files as root on the system. The vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by triggering the upgrade package installation functionality. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvc90304.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.54%

71.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Prime Collaboration Provisioning	12.1

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039062Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://quickview.cloudapps.cisco.com/quickview/bug/CSCvc90304Vendor Advisory
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170802-pcptVendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039062Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://quickview.cloudapps.cisco.com/quickview/bug/CSCvc90304Vendor Advisory
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170802-pcptVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 7, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-6759?

How severe is CVE-2017-6759?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-6759 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6759?

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