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CVE-2017-6698

5.4 · MEDIUM

A vulnerability in the Cisco Prime Infrastructure (PI) and Evolved Programmable Network Manager (EPNM) SQL database interface could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to impact the confidentia…

Published Jul 4, 2017CWE-89EPSS 0.94%

Overview

CVE-2017-6698 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 4, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.4 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.4, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

A vulnerability in the Cisco Prime Infrastructure (PI) and Evolved Programmable Network Manager (EPNM) SQL database interface could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to impact the confidentiality and integrity of the application by executing arbitrary SQL queries, aka SQL Injection. More Information: CSCvc23892 CSCvc35270 CSCvc35626 CSCvc35630 CSCvc49568. Known Affected Releases: 3.1(1) 2.0(4.0.45B).

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-6698?

CVE-2017-6698 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 4, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.4 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2017-6698?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.4, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2017-6698?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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