CVE-2017-6785

Name: CVE-2017-6785
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-08-17T20:29:00.853+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.58%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-6785 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A vulnerability in configuration modification permissions validation for Cisco Unified Communications Manager could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to perform a horizontal privilege escalation where one user can modify another user's configuration. The vulnerability is due to lack of proper Role Based Access Control (RBAC) when certain user configuration changes are requested. EPSS estimates a 1.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in configuration modification permissions validation for Cisco Unified Communications Manager could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to perform a horizontal privilege escalation where one user can modify another user's configuration. The vulnerability is due to lack of proper Role Based Access Control (RBAC) when certain user configuration changes are requested. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending an authenticated, crafted HTTP request to the targeted application. An exploit could allow the attacker to impact the integrity of the application where one user can modify the configuration of another user's information. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCve27331. Known Affected Releases: 10.5(2.10000.5), 11.0(1.10000.10), 11.5(1.10000.6).

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.58%

72.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Unified Communications Manager	10.5\(2.10000.5\)
Cisco	Unified Communications Manager	11.0\(1.10000.10\)
Cisco	Unified Communications Manager	11.5\(1.10000.6\)

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100375Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039184Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170816-ucmVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100375Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039184Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170816-ucmVendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-6785?

How severe is CVE-2017-6785?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-6785 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6785?

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