CVE-2017-6792

Name: CVE-2017-6792
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-09-07T21:29:00.847+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.92%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-6792 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A vulnerability in the batch provisioning feature in Cisco Prime Collaboration Provisioning Tool could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to overwrite system files as root. The vulnerability is due to lack of input validation of the parameters in BatchFileName and Directory. EPSS estimates a 1.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in the batch provisioning feature in Cisco Prime Collaboration Provisioning Tool could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to overwrite system files as root. The vulnerability is due to lack of input validation of the parameters in BatchFileName and Directory. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by manipulating the parameters of the batch action file function. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvd61766.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.92%

77.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Prime Collaboration Provisioning	All versions

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100666Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039279Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170906-pcptVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100666Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039279Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170906-pcptVendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-6792?

How severe is CVE-2017-6792?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-6792 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6792?

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