How severe is CVE-2017-6722?

CVE-2017-6722 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-2017-6722 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-6722?

CVE-2017-6722 primarily affects Cisco Unified Contact Center Express. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6722?

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

When was CVE-2017-6722 published?

CVE-2017-6722 was published on 2017-07-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-6722

CVE-2017-6722 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Unified Contact Center Express 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v2: 5.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Cisco Unified Contact Center Express
Published: 2017-07-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability in the Extensible Messaging and Presence Protocol (XMPP) service of Cisco Unified Contact Center Express (UCCx) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to masquerade as a legitimate user, aka a Clear Text Authentication Vulnerability. More Information: CSCuw86638. Known Affected Releases: 10.6(1). Known Fixed Releases: 11.5(1.10000.61).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-6722?: A vulnerability in the Extensible Messaging and Presence Protocol (XMPP) service of Cisco Unified Contact Center Express (UCCx) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to masquerade as a legitimate user, aka a Clear Text Authentication Vulnerability. More Information: CSCuw86638. Known Affected Releases: 10.6(1). Known Fixed Releases: 11.5(1.10000.61).
How severe is CVE-2017-6722?: CVE-2017-6722 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-2017-6722 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-6722?: CVE-2017-6722 primarily affects Cisco Unified Contact Center Express. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6722?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-6722 published?: CVE-2017-6722 was published on 2017-07-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_contact_center_express:11.5\(1\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_contact_center_express:11.5.1es01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_contact_center_express:11.5.1su1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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