CVE-2017-6714: A vulnerability in the AutoIT service of Cisco Ultra Services Framework Staging Server could allow an unaut...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This flaw lets an unauthenticated remote attacker run shell commands as root on Cisco Ultra Services Framework Staging Server. In business terms, a vulnerable staging server could be fully taken over. The source bundle does not show active exploitation, but the privilege level and remote access requirement make affected systems urgent to find and fix. Exposure appears limited to environments running Cisco Ultra Services Framework Staging Server releases prior to 5.0.3 or 5.1. Risk is highest where the AutoIT service is reachable by untrusted networks. The bundle does not identify other Cisco products or deployment models as affected. Prioritize remediation for any affected deployment. This is remote, unauthenticated root-level command execution, which can lead to complete server compromise. Urgency depends on whether the vulnerable staging server exists and is reachable, but confirmed affected assets should be handled as a critical remediation item. Mitigation focus: Identify any Cisco Ultra Services Framework Staging Server deployments.; Upgrade affected systems to Cisco-referenced fixed releases 5.0.3 or 5.1.; Review Cisco advisory guidance before choosing operational workarounds..

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Jun 13, 2026, 04:25 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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