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CVE-2017-6687: A vulnerability in Cisco Ultra Services Framework Element Manager could allow an authenticated, remote atta...

A vulnerability in Cisco Ultra Services Framework Element Manager could allow an authenticated, remote attacker with access to the management network to log in to the affected device using default credentials present on the system, aka an Insecure Default Password Vulnerability. More Information: CSCvc76695. Known Affected Releases: 21.0.0.

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Cisco Ultra Services Framework Element Manager may include default credentials that let someone on the management network log in. The source bundle does not provide a CVSS score, patch details, or evidence of active exploitation. Treat this as a management-plane access risk, especially where management networks are shared or weakly controlled. Exposure is most likely limited to organizations running Cisco Ultra Services Framework Element Manager 21.0.0 on reachable management networks. Internet exposure is not stated in the sources. Risk rises if management access is broadly available or credentials were never changed. Prioritize verification if Cisco Ultra Services Framework Element Manager exists in production. The issue can enable management access, but available sources show no active exploitation and provide no severity score. Handle as a targeted operational hardening item rather than a confirmed emergency. Mitigation focus: Review Cisco advisory cisco-sa-20170607-usf5 for vendor-approved fixes or workarounds.; Inventory Cisco Ultra Services Framework Element Manager deployments and versions.; Restrict Element Manager access to trusted management hosts only..

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n/aCisco Ultra Services Framework Element ManagerCisco Ultra Services Framework Element ManagerListed
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