How severe is CVE-2016-1386?

CVE-2016-1386 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-1386 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-2016-1386?

CVE-2016-1386 affects Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller Enterprise Module. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1386?

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-2016-1386 published?

CVE-2016-1386 was published on 2016-04-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-1386

CVE-2016-1386 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller Enterprise Module with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller Enterprise Module
Published: 2016-04-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The API in Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller Enterprise Module (APIC-EM) 1.0(1) allows remote attackers to spoof administrative notifications via crafted attribute-value pairs, aka Bug ID CSCux15521.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-1386?: The API in Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller Enterprise Module (APIC-EM) 1.0(1) allows remote attackers to spoof administrative notifications via crafted attribute-value pairs, aka Bug ID CSCux15521.
How severe is CVE-2016-1386?: CVE-2016-1386 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-1386 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-2016-1386?: CVE-2016-1386 affects Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller Enterprise Module. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1386?: 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-2016-1386 published?: CVE-2016-1386 was published on 2016-04-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:application_policy_infrastructure_controller_enterprise_module:1.0.\(1\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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