How severe is CVE-2017-6778?

CVE-2017-6778 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-6778 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-6778?

CVE-2017-6778 affects Cisco Ultra Services Platform. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6778?

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

When was CVE-2017-6778 published?

CVE-2017-6778 was published on 2017-08-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-6778

CVE-2017-6778 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Ultra Services Platform with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Cisco Ultra Services Platform
Published: 2017-08-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability in the Elastic Services Controller (ESC) web interface of the Cisco Ultra Services Platform could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to acquire sensitive information. The vulnerability is due to the transmission of sensitive information as part of a GET request. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a GET request to a vulnerable device. An exploit could allow the attacker to view information regarding the Ultra Services Platform deployment. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvd76406. Known Affected Releases: 21.0.v0.65839.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-6778?: A vulnerability in the Elastic Services Controller (ESC) web interface of the Cisco Ultra Services Platform could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to acquire sensitive information. The vulnerability is due to the transmission of sensitive information as part of a GET request. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a GET request to a vulnerable device. An exploit could allow the attacker to view information regarding the Ultra Services Platform deployment. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvd76406. Known Affected Releases: 21.0.v0.65839.
How severe is CVE-2017-6778?: CVE-2017-6778 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-6778 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-6778?: CVE-2017-6778 affects Cisco Ultra Services Platform. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6778?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-6778 published?: CVE-2017-6778 was published on 2017-08-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:ultra_services_platform:21.0.v0.65839:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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