Static Credential Flaw in Cisco Elastic Services Controller
CVE-2017-6713

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
Cisco
Status
Cisco Elastic Services Controller
Vendor
CVE Published:
6 July 2017

Summary

A static credential flaw in the Cisco Elastic Services Controller enables remote attackers to exploit shared default credentials. This vulnerability allows unauthorized users to generate valid admin session tokens, granting them unrestricted access to the ESC web UI across all installations. Affected installations prior to versions 2.3.1.434 and 2.3.2 are especially at risk, as they may expose sensitive system functionalities to attackers. It is essential for organizations using Cisco ESC to ensure they update their systems to mitigate this risk.

Affected Version(s)

Cisco Elastic Services Controller Cisco Elastic Services Controller

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99437
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https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecu...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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