How severe is CVE-2017-6712?

CVE-2017-6712 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-6712 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-6712?

CVE-2017-6712 primarily affects Cisco Elastic Services Controller. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6712?

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-2017-6712 published?

CVE-2017-6712 was published on 2017-07-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-6712

CVE-2017-6712 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Elastic Services Controller 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Cisco Elastic Services Controller
Published: 2017-07-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability in certain commands of Cisco Elastic Services Controller could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to elevate privileges to root and run dangerous commands on the server. The vulnerability occurs because a "tomcat" user on the system can run certain shell commands, allowing the user to overwrite any file on the filesystem and elevate privileges to root. This vulnerability affects Cisco Elastic Services Controller prior to releases 2.3.1.434 and 2.3.2. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvc76634.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-6712?: A vulnerability in certain commands of Cisco Elastic Services Controller could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to elevate privileges to root and run dangerous commands on the server. The vulnerability occurs because a "tomcat" user on the system can run certain shell commands, allowing the user to overwrite any file on the filesystem and elevate privileges to root. This vulnerability affects Cisco Elastic Services Controller prior to releases 2.3.1.434 and 2.3.2. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvc76634.
How severe is CVE-2017-6712?: CVE-2017-6712 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-6712 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-6712?: CVE-2017-6712 primarily affects Cisco Elastic Services Controller. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6712?: 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-2017-6712 published?: CVE-2017-6712 was published on 2017-07-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:elastic_services_controller:1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:elastic_services_controller:1.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:elastic_services_controller:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:elastic_services_controller:2.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:elastic_services_controller:2.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:elastic_services_controller:2.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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