How severe is CVE-2017-6694?

CVE-2017-6694 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-6694 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-6694?

CVE-2017-6694 affects Cisco Ultra Services Platform. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6694?

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

When was CVE-2017-6694 published?

CVE-2017-6694 was published on 2017-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-6694

CVE-2017-6694 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Ultra Services Platform with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-522.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (19th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-522
Affected product: Cisco Ultra Services Platform
Published: 2017-06-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability in the Virtual Network Function Manager's (VNFM) logging function of Cisco Ultra Services Platform could allow an authenticated, local attacker to view sensitive data (cleartext credentials) on an affected system. More Information: CSCvd29355. Known Affected Releases: 21.0.v0.65839.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-6694?: A vulnerability in the Virtual Network Function Manager's (VNFM) logging function of Cisco Ultra Services Platform could allow an authenticated, local attacker to view sensitive data (cleartext credentials) on an affected system. More Information: CSCvd29355. Known Affected Releases: 21.0.v0.65839.
How severe is CVE-2017-6694?: CVE-2017-6694 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-6694 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-6694?: CVE-2017-6694 affects Cisco Ultra Services Platform. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6694?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-6694 published?: CVE-2017-6694 was published on 2017-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:ultra_services_platform:21.0.v0.65839:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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