How severe is CVE-2016-1305?

CVE-2016-1305 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-2016-1305 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-1305?

CVE-2016-1305 affects Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller Enterprise Module. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1305?

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

When was CVE-2016-1305 published?

CVE-2016-1305 was published on 2016-02-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-1305

CVE-2016-1305 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller Enterprise Module 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% (59th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller Enterprise Module
Published: 2016-02-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller Enterprise Module (APIC-EM) 1.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors involving HTML entities, aka Bug ID CSCux15511.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-1305?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller Enterprise Module (APIC-EM) 1.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors involving HTML entities, aka Bug ID CSCux15511.
How severe is CVE-2016-1305?: CVE-2016-1305 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-2016-1305 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-1305?: CVE-2016-1305 affects Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller Enterprise Module. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1305?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-1305 published?: CVE-2016-1305 was published on 2016-02-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:application_policy_infrastructure_controller_enterprise_module:1.1_base:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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