CVE-2017-3813

What it is

A vulnerability in the Start Before Logon (SBL) module of Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client Software for Windows could allow an unauthenticated, local attacker to open Internet Explorer with the privileges of the SYSTEM user. The vulnerability is due to insufficient implementation of the access controls. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by opening the Internet Explorer browser. An exploit could allow the attacker to use Internet Explorer with the privileges of the SYSTEM user. This may allow the attacker to execute privileged commands on the targeted system. This vulnerability affects versions prior to released versions 4.4.00243 and later and 4.3.05017 and later. Cisco Bug IDs: CSCvc43976.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited locally on the machine with a low-privilege account. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.

Exploit odds

1.7% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2017-02-09 17:59 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 01:18 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 1.7% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 7.8 HIGH (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2017-02-09 17:59 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 01:18 UTC

Exploit probability

1.7% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-264

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Cisco Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client 4.0.00048
• Cisco Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client 4.0.00051
• Cisco Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client 4.0.00052
• Cisco Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client 4.0.00057
• Cisco Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client 4.0.00061
• Cisco Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client 4.1.00028
• Cisco Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client 4.1.02011
• Cisco Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client 4.1.04011

Attack profile CVSS 3.0 · 7.8

Attack vector

Local

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

Low

User interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

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