How severe is CVE-2017-3868?

CVE-2017-3868 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-3868 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-3868?

CVE-2017-3868 affects Cisco Unified Computing System Director. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-3868?

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

When was CVE-2017-3868 published?

CVE-2017-3868 was published on 2017-03-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-3868

CVE-2017-3868 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Unified Computing System Director with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Cisco Unified Computing System Director
Published: 2017-03-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco UCS Director could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against a user of the web-based management interface of an affected device. More Information: CSCvc44344. Known Affected Releases: 6.0(0.0).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-3868?: A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco UCS Director could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against a user of the web-based management interface of an affected device. More Information: CSCvc44344. Known Affected Releases: 6.0(0.0).
How severe is CVE-2017-3868?: CVE-2017-3868 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-3868 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-3868?: CVE-2017-3868 affects Cisco Unified Computing System Director. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-3868?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-3868 published?: CVE-2017-3868 was published on 2017-03-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_computing_system_director:6.0\(0.0\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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