How severe is CVE-2017-6659?

CVE-2017-6659 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-6659 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-6659?

CVE-2017-6659 primarily affects Cisco Prime Collaboration Assurance. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6659?

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-2017-6659 published?

CVE-2017-6659 was published on 2017-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-6659

CVE-2017-6659 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Prime Collaboration Assurance with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-352.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Cisco Prime Collaboration Assurance
Published: 2017-06-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Prime Collaboration Assurance could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attack and perform arbitrary actions on an affected device. More Information: CSCvc91800. Known Affected Releases: 11.5(0) 11.6.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-6659?: A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Prime Collaboration Assurance could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attack and perform arbitrary actions on an affected device. More Information: CSCvc91800. Known Affected Releases: 11.5(0) 11.6.
How severe is CVE-2017-6659?: CVE-2017-6659 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-6659 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-6659?: CVE-2017-6659 primarily affects Cisco Prime Collaboration Assurance. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6659?: 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-2017-6659 published?: CVE-2017-6659 was published on 2017-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_collaboration_assurance:11.5\(0\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_collaboration_assurance:11.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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