How severe is CVE-2016-1339?

CVE-2016-1339 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-1339 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-1339?

CVE-2016-1339 primarily affects Cisco Unified Computing System Platform Emulator. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1339?

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-2016-1339 published?

CVE-2016-1339 was published on 2016-04-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-1339

CVE-2016-1339 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Unified Computing System Platform Emulator with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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 7.8)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Cisco Unified Computing System Platform Emulator
Published: 2016-04-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) Platform Emulator 2.5(2)TS4, 3.0(2c)A, and 3.0(2c)TS9 allows local users to gain privileges via crafted arguments on a ucspe-copy command line, aka Bug ID CSCux68832.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-1339?: Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) Platform Emulator 2.5(2)TS4, 3.0(2c)A, and 3.0(2c)TS9 allows local users to gain privileges via crafted arguments on a ucspe-copy command line, aka Bug ID CSCux68832.
How severe is CVE-2016-1339?: CVE-2016-1339 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-1339 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-1339?: CVE-2016-1339 primarily affects Cisco Unified Computing System Platform Emulator. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1339?: 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-2016-1339 published?: CVE-2016-1339 was published on 2016-04-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_computing_system_platform_emulator:2.5\(2\)ts4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_computing_system_platform_emulator:3.0\(2c\)a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_computing_system_platform_emulator:3.0\(2c\)ts9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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