How severe is CVE-2017-6629?

CVE-2017-6629 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-6629 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-6629?

CVE-2017-6629 affects Cisco Unity Connection. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6629?

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

When was CVE-2017-6629 published?

CVE-2017-6629 was published on 2017-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-6629

CVE-2017-6629 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Unity Connection with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Cisco Unity Connection
Published: 2017-05-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability in the ImageID parameter of Cisco Unity Connection 10.5(2) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to access files in arbitrary locations on the filesystem of an affected device. The issue is due to improper sanitization of user-supplied input in HTTP POST parameters that describe filenames. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by using directory traversal techniques to submit a path to a desired file location. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvd90118.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-6629?: A vulnerability in the ImageID parameter of Cisco Unity Connection 10.5(2) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to access files in arbitrary locations on the filesystem of an affected device. The issue is due to improper sanitization of user-supplied input in HTTP POST parameters that describe filenames. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by using directory traversal techniques to submit a path to a desired file location. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvd90118.
How severe is CVE-2017-6629?: CVE-2017-6629 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-6629 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-6629?: CVE-2017-6629 affects Cisco Unity Connection. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6629?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-6629 published?: CVE-2017-6629 was published on 2017-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unity_connection:10.5\(2\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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