How severe is CVE-2016-1289?

CVE-2016-1289 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-1289 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-1289?

CVE-2016-1289 primarily affects Cisco Prime Infrastructure. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1289?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2016-1289 published?

CVE-2016-1289 was published on 2016-07-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-1289

CVE-2016-1289 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Cisco Prime Infrastructure with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Cisco Prime Infrastructure
Published: 2016-07-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The API in Cisco Prime Infrastructure 1.2 through 3.0 and Evolved Programmable Network Manager (EPNM) 1.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or obtain sensitive management information via a crafted HTTP request, as demonstrated by discovering managed-device credentials, aka Bug ID CSCuy10231.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-1289?: The API in Cisco Prime Infrastructure 1.2 through 3.0 and Evolved Programmable Network Manager (EPNM) 1.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or obtain sensitive management information via a crafted HTTP request, as demonstrated by discovering managed-device credentials, aka Bug ID CSCuy10231.
How severe is CVE-2016-1289?: CVE-2016-1289 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-1289 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-1289?: CVE-2016-1289 primarily affects Cisco Prime Infrastructure. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1289?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2016-1289 published?: CVE-2016-1289 was published on 2016-07-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (14)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_infrastructure:1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_infrastructure:1.2.0.103:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_infrastructure:1.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_infrastructure:1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_infrastructure:1.3.0.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_infrastructure:1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_infrastructure:1.4.0.45:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_infrastructure:1.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_infrastructure:1.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_infrastructure:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_infrastructure:2.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_infrastructure:2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_infrastructure:2.2\(2\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:evolved_programmable_network_manager:1.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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