How severe is CVE-2016-1301?

CVE-2016-1301 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-2016-1301 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-1301?

CVE-2016-1301 primarily affects Cisco Prime Security Manager. In total, 26 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1301?

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-2016-1301 published?

CVE-2016-1301 was published on 2016-02-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-1301

CVE-2016-1301 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Prime Security Manager 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 8.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Cisco Prime Security Manager
Published: 2016-02-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The RBAC implementation in Cisco ASA-CX Content-Aware Security software before 9.3.1.1(112) and Cisco Prime Security Manager (PRSM) software before 9.3.1.1(112) allows remote authenticated users to change arbitrary passwords via a crafted HTTP request, aka Bug ID CSCuo94842.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-1301?: The RBAC implementation in Cisco ASA-CX Content-Aware Security software before 9.3.1.1(112) and Cisco Prime Security Manager (PRSM) software before 9.3.1.1(112) allows remote authenticated users to change arbitrary passwords via a crafted HTTP request, aka Bug ID CSCuo94842.
How severe is CVE-2016-1301?: CVE-2016-1301 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-2016-1301 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-1301?: CVE-2016-1301 primarily affects Cisco Prime Security Manager. In total, 26 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1301?: 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-2016-1301 published?: CVE-2016-1301 was published on 2016-02-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (26)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_security_manager:9.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_security_manager:9.0.1-40:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_security_manager:9.0.2-68:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_security_manager:9.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_security_manager:9.1.2-29:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_security_manager:9.1.2-42:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_security_manager:9.1.3-8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_security_manager:9.1.3-10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_security_manager:9.1.3-13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_security_manager:9.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_security_manager:9.2.1-1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_security_manager:9.2.1-2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:asa_cx_context-aware_security_software:9.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:asa_cx_context-aware_security_software:9.0.1-40:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:asa_cx_context-aware_security_software:9.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:asa_cx_context-aware_security_software:9.0.2-68:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:asa_cx_context-aware_security_software:9.0_base:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:asa_cx_context-aware_security_software:9.1.2-29:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:asa_cx_context-aware_security_software:9.1.2-42:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:asa_cx_context-aware_security_software:9.1.3-8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:asa_cx_context-aware_security_software:9.1.3-10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:asa_cx_context-aware_security_software:9.1.3-13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:asa_cx_context-aware_security_software:9.2.1-1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:asa_cx_context-aware_security_software:9.2.1-2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:asa_cx_context-aware_security_software:9.2.1-3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:asa_cx_context-aware_security_software:9.2.1-4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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