How severe is CVE-2016-1298?

CVE-2016-1298 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-1298 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-1298?

CVE-2016-1298 primarily affects Cisco Unified Contact Center Express. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1298?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2016-1298 published?

CVE-2016-1298 was published on 2016-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-1298

CVE-2016-1298 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Unified Contact Center Express with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Cisco Unified Contact Center Express
Published: 2016-01-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Cisco Unified Contact Center Express 10.0(1), 10.5(1), 10.6(1), and 11.0(1) allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors related to permalinks, aka Bug ID CSCux92033.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-1298?: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Cisco Unified Contact Center Express 10.0(1), 10.5(1), 10.6(1), and 11.0(1) allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors related to permalinks, aka Bug ID CSCux92033.
How severe is CVE-2016-1298?: CVE-2016-1298 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-1298 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-1298?: CVE-2016-1298 primarily affects Cisco Unified Contact Center Express. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1298?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-1298 published?: CVE-2016-1298 was published on 2016-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_contact_center_express:10.0\(1\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_contact_center_express:10.5\(1\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_contact_center_express:10.6\(1\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_contact_center_express:11.0\(1\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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