How severe is CVE-2017-6701?

CVE-2017-6701 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-6701 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-6701?

CVE-2017-6701 affects Cisco Identity Services Engine. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6701?

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

When was CVE-2017-6701 published?

CVE-2017-6701 was published on 2017-07-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-6701

CVE-2017-6701 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Identity Services Engine with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Cisco Identity Services Engine
Published: 2017-07-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability in the web application interface of the Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) portal could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against a user of the web interface of an affected system. More Information: CSCvd49141. Known Affected Releases: 2.1(102.101).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-6701?: A vulnerability in the web application interface of the Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) portal could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) attack against a user of the web interface of an affected system. More Information: CSCvd49141. Known Affected Releases: 2.1(102.101).
How severe is CVE-2017-6701?: CVE-2017-6701 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-6701 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-6701?: CVE-2017-6701 affects Cisco Identity Services Engine. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6701?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-6701 published?: CVE-2017-6701 was published on 2017-07-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:identity_services_engine:2.1\(102.101\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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