Arbitrary file download in Cisco Prime Collaboration Assurance - CVE-2017-3843
Published: February 15, 2017 / Updated: February 17, 2017
Vulnerability identifier: #VU5857
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-3843
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Cisco Systems, Inc
Affected software:
Cisco Prime Collaboration Assurance
Cisco Prime Collaboration Assurance
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to download system files.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation when processing HTTP requests. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and download arbitrary system files.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker access potentially sensitive information.
How to mitigate CVE-2017-3843
Install update from vendor's website.