How severe is CVE-2017-3796?

CVE-2017-3796 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-3796 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-3796?

CVE-2017-3796 affects Cisco Webex Meetings Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-3796?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2017-3796 published?

CVE-2017-3796 was published on 2017-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-3796

CVE-2017-3796 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Webex Meetings Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Cisco Webex Meetings Server
Published: 2017-01-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability in Cisco WebEx Meetings Server could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to execute predetermined shell commands on other hosts. More Information: CSCuz03353. Known Affected Releases: 2.6.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-3796?: A vulnerability in Cisco WebEx Meetings Server could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to execute predetermined shell commands on other hosts. More Information: CSCuz03353. Known Affected Releases: 2.6.
How severe is CVE-2017-3796?: CVE-2017-3796 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-3796 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-3796?: CVE-2017-3796 affects Cisco Webex Meetings Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-3796?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-3796 published?: CVE-2017-3796 was published on 2017-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:webex_meetings_server:2.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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