How severe is CVE-2017-6732?

CVE-2017-6732 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-6732 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-6732?

CVE-2017-6732 primarily affects Cisco Prime Network. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6732?

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

When was CVE-2017-6732 published?

CVE-2017-6732 was published on 2017-07-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-6732

CVE-2017-6732 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Prime Network with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. 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-269.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (23rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Cisco Prime Network
Published: 2017-07-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability in the installation procedure for Cisco Prime Network Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to elevate their privileges to root privileges. More Information: CSCvd47343. Known Affected Releases: 4.2(2.1)PP1 4.2(3.0)PP6 4.3(0.0)PP4 4.3(1.0)PP2. Known Fixed Releases: 4.3(2).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-6732?: A vulnerability in the installation procedure for Cisco Prime Network Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to elevate their privileges to root privileges. More Information: CSCvd47343. Known Affected Releases: 4.2(2.1)PP1 4.2(3.0)PP6 4.3(0.0)PP4 4.3(1.0)PP2. Known Fixed Releases: 4.3(2).
How severe is CVE-2017-6732?: CVE-2017-6732 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-6732 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-6732?: CVE-2017-6732 primarily affects Cisco Prime Network. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6732?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-6732 published?: CVE-2017-6732 was published on 2017-07-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_network:4.2\(2.1\)pp1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_network:4.2\(3.0\)pp6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_network:4.3\(0.0\)pp4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_network:4.3\(1.0\)pp2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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