How severe is CVE-2017-3846?

CVE-2017-3846 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-3846 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-3846?

CVE-2017-3846 primarily affects Cisco Tidal Enterprise Scheduler. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-3846?

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-2017-3846 published?

CVE-2017-3846 was published on 2017-03-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-3846

CVE-2017-3846 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Tidal Enterprise Scheduler with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.6)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Cisco Tidal Enterprise Scheduler
Published: 2017-03-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability in the Client Manager Server of Cisco Workload Automation and Cisco Tidal Enterprise Scheduler could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to retrieve any file from the Client Manager Server. The vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted URL to the Client Manager Server. An exploit could allow the attacker to retrieve any file from the Cisco Workload Automation or Cisco Tidal Enterprise Scheduler Client Manager Server. This vulnerability affects the following products: Cisco Tidal Enterprise Scheduler Client Manager Server releases 6.2.1.435 and later, Cisco Workload Automation Client Manager Server releases 6.3.0.116 and later. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvc90789.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-3846?: A vulnerability in the Client Manager Server of Cisco Workload Automation and Cisco Tidal Enterprise Scheduler could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to retrieve any file from the Client Manager Server. The vulnerability is due to insufficient input validation. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted URL to the Client Manager Server. An exploit could allow the attacker to retrieve any file from the Cisco Workload Automation or Cisco Tidal Enterprise Scheduler Client Manager Server. This vulnerability affects the following products: Cisco Tidal Enterprise Scheduler Client Manager Server releases 6.2.1.435 and later, Cisco Workload Automation Client Manager Server releases 6.3.0.116 and later. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvc90789.
How severe is CVE-2017-3846?: CVE-2017-3846 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-3846 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-3846?: CVE-2017-3846 primarily affects Cisco Tidal Enterprise Scheduler. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-3846?: 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-2017-3846 published?: CVE-2017-3846 was published on 2017-03-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:tidal_enterprise_scheduler:6.2.1.435:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:tidal_enterprise_scheduler:6.2.1.510:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:tidal_enterprise_scheduler:6.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:tidal_enterprise_scheduler:6.3.0.116:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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