CVE-2017-12230

A vulnerability in the web-based user interface (web UI) of Cisco IOS XE 16.2 could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to elevate their privileges on an affected device. The vulnerability is due to incorrect default permission settings for new users who are created by using the web UI of the affected software. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by using the web UI of the affected software to create a new user and then logging into the web UI as the newly created user. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to elevate their privileges on the affected device. This vulnerability affects Cisco devices that are running a vulnerable release Cisco IOS XE Software, if the HTTP Server feature is enabled for the device. The newly redesigned, web-based administration UI was introduced in the Denali 16.2 Release of Cisco IOS XE Software. This vulnerability does not affect the web-based administration UI in earlier releases of Cisco IOS XE Software. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCuy83062.
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios_xe:16.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

21 Nov 2024, 03:09

Type Values Removed Values Added
References () http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101036 - Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry () http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101036 - Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
References () http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039446 - Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry () http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039446 - Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
References () https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170927-privesc - Vendor Advisory () https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20170927-privesc - Vendor Advisory

Information

Published : 2017-09-29 01:34

Updated : 2024-11-21 03:09


NVD link : CVE-2017-12230

Mitre link : CVE-2017-12230

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2017-12230


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Products Affected

cisco

  • ios_xe
CWE
CWE-264

Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

CWE-276

Incorrect Default Permissions