VDB-103221 · CVE-2017-6713 · BID 99437

Cisco Elastic Services Controller up to 2.3.1 Play Framework access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Cisco Elastic Services Controller up to 2.3.1. This affects an unknown function of the component Play Framework. Performing a manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2017-6713. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Cisco Elastic Services Controller up to 2.3.1. This affects some unknown processing of the component Play Framework. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-264. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

A vulnerability in the Play Framework of Cisco Elastic Services Controller (ESC) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to gain full access to the affected system. The vulnerability is due to static, default credentials for the Cisco ESC UI that are shared between installations. An attacker who can extract the static credentials from an existing installation of Cisco ESC could generate an admin session token that allows access to all instances of the ESC web UI. This vulnerability affects Cisco Elastic Services Controller prior to releases 2.3.1.434 and 2.3.2. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvc76627.

The bug was discovered 07/05/2017. The weakness was released 07/06/2017 with Cisco as cisco-sa-20170705-esc2 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared at tools.cisco.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2017-6713 since 03/09/2017. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

Upgrading to version 2.3.1.434 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 99437†). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-103220. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Elastic Services Controller 2.3.1.434

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03/09/2017 🔍
07/05/2017 +118 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: cisco.com

Advisory: cisco-sa-20170705-esc2
Researcher: Cisco
Organization: Cisco
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2017-6713 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-6713
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-103221
SecurityFocus: 99437 - Cisco Elastic Services Controller CVE-2017-6713 Unauthorized Access Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 07/06/2017 12:04
Updated: 12/30/2020 21:39
Changes: 07/06/2017 12:04 (63), 10/23/2019 12:59 (5), 12/30/2020 21:39 (3)
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Cache ID: 216:F5D:103

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