How severe is CVE-2016-1297?

CVE-2016-1297 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-1297 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-1297?

CVE-2016-1297 primarily affects Cisco Application Control Engine Software. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1297?

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

When was CVE-2016-1297 published?

CVE-2016-1297 was published on 2016-02-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-1297

CVE-2016-1297 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Application Control Engine Software with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Cisco Application Control Engine Software
Published: 2016-02-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Device Manager GUI in Cisco Application Control Engine (ACE) 4710 A5 before A5(3.1) allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended RBAC restrictions and execute arbitrary CLI commands with admin privileges via an unspecified parameter in a POST request, aka Bug ID CSCul84801.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-1297?: The Device Manager GUI in Cisco Application Control Engine (ACE) 4710 A5 before A5(3.1) allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended RBAC restrictions and execute arbitrary CLI commands with admin privileges via an unspecified parameter in a POST request, aka Bug ID CSCul84801.
How severe is CVE-2016-1297?: CVE-2016-1297 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-1297 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-1297?: CVE-2016-1297 primarily affects Cisco Application Control Engine Software. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1297?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2016-1297 published?: CVE-2016-1297 was published on 2016-02-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:application_control_engine_software:a5\(1.0\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:application_control_engine_software:a5\(1.1\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:application_control_engine_software:a5\(1.2\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:application_control_engine_software:a5\(2.0\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:application_control_engine_software:a5\(2.1\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:application_control_engine_software:a5\(2.1e\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:application_control_engine_software:a5\(3.0\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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