How severe is CVE-2016-1355?

CVE-2016-1355 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-2016-1355 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-1355?

CVE-2016-1355 affects Cisco Firesight System Software. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1355?

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

When was CVE-2016-1355 published?

CVE-2016-1355 was published on 2016-03-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-1355

CVE-2016-1355 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Firesight System Software 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% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Cisco Firesight System Software
Published: 2016-03-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Device Management UI in the management interface in Cisco FireSIGHT System Software 6.1.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted value, aka Bug ID CSCuy41687.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-1355?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Device Management UI in the management interface in Cisco FireSIGHT System Software 6.1.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted value, aka Bug ID CSCuy41687.
How severe is CVE-2016-1355?: CVE-2016-1355 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-2016-1355 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-1355?: CVE-2016-1355 affects Cisco Firesight System Software. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1355?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-1355 published?: CVE-2016-1355 was published on 2016-03-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:firesight_system_software:6.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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