How severe is CVE-2017-6680?

CVE-2017-6680 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-6680 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-6680?

CVE-2017-6680 affects Cisco Ultra Services Framework. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6680?

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-2017-6680 published?

CVE-2017-6680 was published on 2017-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-6680

CVE-2017-6680 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Ultra Services Framework with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Cisco Ultra Services Framework
Published: 2017-06-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability in the AutoVNF logging function of Cisco Ultra Services Framework could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to create arbitrary directories on the affected system. More Information: CSCvc76652. Known Affected Releases: 21.0.0.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-6680?: A vulnerability in the AutoVNF logging function of Cisco Ultra Services Framework could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to create arbitrary directories on the affected system. More Information: CSCvc76652. Known Affected Releases: 21.0.0.
How severe is CVE-2017-6680?: CVE-2017-6680 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-6680 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-6680?: CVE-2017-6680 affects Cisco Ultra Services Framework. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6680?: 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-2017-6680 published?: CVE-2017-6680 was published on 2017-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:ultra_services_framework:21.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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