CVE-2017-6622

A vulnerability in the web interface for Cisco Prime Collaboration Provisioning could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass authentication and…

published May 18, 2017

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High probability of exploitation

NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 99.2th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS
—
EPSS
62%
Percentile
99.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A crafted HTTP request can open the door to total chaos in Cisco Prime Collaboration Provisioning! 🔥 Think of this vulnerability like a hotel receptionist who doesn’t check IDs — anyone can walk in and access sensitive rooms without even a second glance. This missing security check opens up a treasure chest of command injection possibilities! An attacker could waltz right in, bypassing authentication entirely and executing commands with root privileges. Imagine the devastation: they could access sensitive files or even launch more harmful attacks, leaving your system vulnerable and exposed.

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a hotel receptionist who doesn’t check IDs — anyone can walk in and access sensitive rooms without even a second glance. This missing security check opens up a treasure chest of command injection possibilities! This flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to exploit missing security constraints in certain HTTP request methods to inject malicious commands into the application, effectively hijacking control.

What to do

An attacker could waltz right in, bypassing authentication entirely and executing commands with root privileges. Imagine the devastation: they could access sensitive files or even launch more harmful attacks, leaving your system vulnerable and exposed. To protect your system, immediately update Cisco Prime Collaboration Provisioning to version 12.1 or later. Ensure that you review your HTTP request methods and implement security constraints. Regular audits can also help catch any potential vulnerabilities before they become serious issues. You've got this! By taking these actions, you're well on your way to locking down your system and keeping those virtual doors securely shut! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.62170 · 99.2th percentile
Published
2017-05-18T19:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 22 SEP 03:14Z
    EPSS moved 62% → 51%
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  • 06 SEP 03:11Z
    EPSS moved 62% → 51%
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  • 30 AUG 15:59Z
    EPSS moved 51% → 62%
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  • 29 AUG 04:26Z
    EPSS moved 62% → 51%
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  • 18 MAY 19:00Z
    A vulnerability in the web interface for Cisco Prime Collaboration Provisioning could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass authentication and…
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