How severe is CVE-2016-1313?

CVE-2016-1313 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-2016-1313 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-1313?

CVE-2016-1313 primarily affects Cisco Ucs Invicta C3124sa Appliance. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1313?

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-2016-1313 published?

CVE-2016-1313 was published on 2016-04-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-1313

CVE-2016-1313 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Cisco Ucs Invicta C3124sa Appliance 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Cisco Ucs Invicta C3124sa Appliance
Published: 2016-04-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cisco UCS Invicta C3124SA Appliance 4.3.1 through 5.0.1, UCS Invicta Scaling System and Appliance, and Whiptail Racerunner improperly store a default SSH private key, which allows remote attackers to obtain root access via unspecified vectors, aka Bug ID CSCun71294.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-1313?: Cisco UCS Invicta C3124SA Appliance 4.3.1 through 5.0.1, UCS Invicta Scaling System and Appliance, and Whiptail Racerunner improperly store a default SSH private key, which allows remote attackers to obtain root access via unspecified vectors, aka Bug ID CSCun71294.
How severe is CVE-2016-1313?: CVE-2016-1313 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-2016-1313 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-1313?: CVE-2016-1313 primarily affects Cisco Ucs Invicta C3124sa Appliance. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1313?: 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-2016-1313 published?: CVE-2016-1313 was published on 2016-04-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:ucs_invicta_c3124sa_appliance:4.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:ucs_invicta_c3124sa_appliance:4.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:ucs_invicta_c3124sa_appliance:5.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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