CVE-2017-6730 : What You Need to Know

Cisco Wide Area Application Services (WAAS) Central Manager's web-based GUI vulnerability allows unauthorized access to sensitive information.

Understanding CVE-2017-6730

This CVE identifies a vulnerability in Cisco WAAS Central Manager that could lead to information disclosure.

What is CVE-2017-6730?

The vulnerability in Cisco WAAS Central Manager's web-based GUI enables remote attackers to access completed reports without authentication, potentially exposing sensitive data.

The Impact of CVE-2017-6730

Unauthorized access to completed reports from targeted systems
Disclosure of sensitive information

Technical Details of CVE-2017-6730

This section provides technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

Vulnerability in Cisco WAAS Central Manager's web-based GUI
Allows unauthenticated remote attackers to retrieve completed reports

Affected Systems and Versions

Products affected: Cisco Virtual WAAS, WAAS Appliances, WAAS Modules
Affected releases: 4.4(7), 6.2(1), 6.2(3)

Exploitation Mechanism

Only impacts Cisco WAAS products with the Central Manager role
Vulnerable if running affected releases of Cisco WAAS Software

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your systems from CVE-2017-6730 with these measures.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update to fixed releases: 6.3(0.228), 6.3(0.226), 6.2(3d)8, 5.5(7b)17

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly monitor and update security patches
Implement strong authentication mechanisms
Conduct security audits and assessments

Patching and Updates

Apply recommended updates promptly to mitigate the vulnerability