CVE-2017-6732: A vulnerability in the installation procedure for Cisco Prime Network Software could allow an authenticated...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2017-6732 is a local privilege escalation flaw in Cisco Prime Network Software installation behavior. An authenticated local user could gain root privileges. This matters most where Cisco Prime Network servers are reachable by administrators, operators, or shared service accounts. Exposure is limited to organizations running the listed Cisco Prime Network releases, especially where users or service accounts have local authenticated access to the server. Prioritize remediation for deployed Cisco Prime Network servers because successful abuse gives root control over a network management platform, but broad urgency is tempered by the local authenticated access requirement. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected Cisco Prime Network installations to fixed release 4.3(2) or later Cisco guidance.; Review Cisco advisory cisco-sa-20170705-prime and bug CSCvd47343 for deployment-specific instructions.; Restrict local server access to trusted administrators only..

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Jun 12, 2026, 22:05 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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