CVE-2017-6778

Name: CVE-2017-6778
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-08-17T20:29:00.683+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.20%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-6778 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A vulnerability in the Elastic Services Controller (ESC) web interface of the Cisco Ultra Services Platform could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to acquire sensitive information. The vulnerability is due to the transmission of sensitive information as part of a GET request. EPSS estimates a 1.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in the Elastic Services Controller (ESC) web interface of the Cisco Ultra Services Platform could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to acquire sensitive information. The vulnerability is due to the transmission of sensitive information as part of a GET request. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a GET request to a vulnerable device. An exploit could allow the attacker to view information regarding the Ultra Services Platform deployment. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvd76406. Known Affected Releases: 21.0.v0.65839.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.20%

64.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Ultra Services Platform	21.0.v0.65839

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100380Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170816-uspVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100380Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170816-uspVendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-6778?

How severe is CVE-2017-6778?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-6778 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6778?

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Source: NVD / NIST