How severe is CVE-2016-1365?

CVE-2016-1365 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-1365 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-1365?

CVE-2016-1365 affects Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller Enterprise Module. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1365?

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-2016-1365 published?

CVE-2016-1365 was published on 2016-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-1365

CVE-2016-1365 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller Enterprise Module with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 8.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller Enterprise Module
Published: 2016-08-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Grapevine update process in Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller Enterprise Module (APIC-EM) 1.0 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands as root via a crafted upgrade parameter, aka Bug ID CSCux15507.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-1365?: The Grapevine update process in Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller Enterprise Module (APIC-EM) 1.0 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands as root via a crafted upgrade parameter, aka Bug ID CSCux15507.
How severe is CVE-2016-1365?: CVE-2016-1365 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-1365 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-1365?: CVE-2016-1365 affects Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller Enterprise Module. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1365?: 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-2016-1365 published?: CVE-2016-1365 was published on 2016-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:application_policy_infrastructure_controller_enterprise_module:1.0.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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