How severe is CVE-2017-6696?

CVE-2017-6696 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-2017-6696 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-6696?

CVE-2017-6696 affects Cisco Elastic Services Controller. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6696?

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

When was CVE-2017-6696 published?

CVE-2017-6696 was published on 2017-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-6696

CVE-2017-6696 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Elastic Services Controller 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (22nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Cisco Elastic Services Controller
Published: 2017-06-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability in the file system of Cisco Elastic Services Controllers could allow an authenticated, local attacker to gain access to sensitive user credentials that are stored in an affected system. More Information: CSCvd73677. Known Affected Releases: 2.3(2).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-6696?: A vulnerability in the file system of Cisco Elastic Services Controllers could allow an authenticated, local attacker to gain access to sensitive user credentials that are stored in an affected system. More Information: CSCvd73677. Known Affected Releases: 2.3(2).
How severe is CVE-2017-6696?: CVE-2017-6696 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-2017-6696 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-6696?: CVE-2017-6696 affects Cisco Elastic Services Controller. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6696?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-6696 published?: CVE-2017-6696 was published on 2017-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:elastic_services_controller:2.3\(2\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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