How severe is CVE-2017-3843?

CVE-2017-3843 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-3843 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-3843?

CVE-2017-3843 primarily affects Cisco Prime Collaboration Assurance. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-3843?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2017-3843 published?

CVE-2017-3843 was published on 2017-02-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-3843

CVE-2017-3843 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Prime Collaboration Assurance with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Cisco Prime Collaboration Assurance
Published: 2017-02-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability in the file download functions for Cisco Prime Collaboration Assurance could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to download system files that should be restricted. More Information: CSCvc99446. Known Affected Releases: 11.5(0).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-3843?: A vulnerability in the file download functions for Cisco Prime Collaboration Assurance could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to download system files that should be restricted. More Information: CSCvc99446. Known Affected Releases: 11.5(0).
How severe is CVE-2017-3843?: CVE-2017-3843 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-3843 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-3843?: CVE-2017-3843 primarily affects Cisco Prime Collaboration Assurance. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-3843?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-3843 published?: CVE-2017-3843 was published on 2017-02-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_collaboration_assurance:11.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_collaboration_assurance:11.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_collaboration_assurance:11.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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