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CVE-2017-6710

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Published: Aug 17, 2017Modified: May 13, 2026

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8.1
Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
Exploitability: 2.8 / Impact: 5.2
Source: NVD

Description

A vulnerability in the Cisco Virtual Network Function (VNF) Element Manager could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to elevate privileges and run commands in the context of the root user on the server. The vulnerability is due to command settings that allow Cisco VNF Element Manager users to specify arbitrary commands that will run as root on the server. An attacker could use this setting to elevate privileges and run commands in the context of the root user on the server. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvc76670. Known Affected Releases: prior to 5.0.4 and 5.1.4.

Affected (2)

Cisco
1 product
Virtual Network Function Element Manager
Configuration A
1 vulnerable
Vulnerable SoftwareAffected Versions
Virtual Network Function Element Manager
Up to 5.1.3
Configuration B
1 vulnerable
Vulnerable SoftwareAffected Versions
Virtual Network Function Element Manager
Up to 5.0.3

Related CWEs

CWE-78
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component.

References (4)

Source: psirt@cisco.com
Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
Source: psirt@cisco.com
Vendor Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory

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