How severe is CVE-2016-1342?

CVE-2016-1342 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-1342 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-1342?

CVE-2016-1342 primarily affects Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center. In total, 17 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1342?

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

When was CVE-2016-1342 published?

CVE-2016-1342 was published on 2016-02-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-1342

CVE-2016-1342 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center
Published: 2016-02-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The device login page in Cisco FirePOWER Management Center 5.3 through 6.0.0.1 allows remote attackers to obtain potentially sensitive software-version information by reading help files, aka Bug ID CSCuy36654.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-1342?: The device login page in Cisco FirePOWER Management Center 5.3 through 6.0.0.1 allows remote attackers to obtain potentially sensitive software-version information by reading help files, aka Bug ID CSCuy36654.
How severe is CVE-2016-1342?: CVE-2016-1342 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-1342 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-1342?: CVE-2016-1342 primarily affects Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center. In total, 17 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1342?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-1342 published?: CVE-2016-1342 was published on 2016-02-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20160224-fmc

Affected products (17)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_firewall_management_center:5.3.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_firewall_management_center:5.3.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_firewall_management_center:5.3.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_firewall_management_center:5.3.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_firewall_management_center:5.3.1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_firewall_management_center:5.3_base:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_firewall_management_center:5.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_firewall_management_center:5.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_firewall_management_center:5.4.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_firewall_management_center:5.4.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_firewall_management_center:5.4.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_firewall_management_center:5.4.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_firewall_management_center:5.4.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_firewall_management_center:5.4_base:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_firewall_management_center:6.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_firewall_management_center:6.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_firewall_management_center:6.0_base:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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