How severe is CVE-2016-1388?

CVE-2016-1388 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-1388 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-1388?

CVE-2016-1388 primarily affects Cisco Network Analysis Module. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1388?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2016-1388 published?

CVE-2016-1388 was published on 2016-06-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-1388

CVE-2016-1388 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Cisco Network Analysis Module with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-77.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-77
Affected product: Cisco Network Analysis Module
Published: 2016-06-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cisco Prime Network Analysis Module (NAM) before 6.1(1) patch.6.1-2-final and 6.2.x before 6.2(1) and Prime Virtual Network Analysis Module (vNAM) before 6.1(1) patch.6.1-2-final and 6.2.x before 6.2(1) allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via a crafted HTTP request, aka Bug ID CSCuy21882.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-1388?: Cisco Prime Network Analysis Module (NAM) before 6.1(1) patch.6.1-2-final and 6.2.x before 6.2(1) and Prime Virtual Network Analysis Module (vNAM) before 6.1(1) patch.6.1-2-final and 6.2.x before 6.2(1) allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via a crafted HTTP request, aka Bug ID CSCuy21882.
How severe is CVE-2016-1388?: CVE-2016-1388 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-1388 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-1388?: CVE-2016-1388 primarily affects Cisco Network Analysis Module. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1388?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2016-1388 published?: CVE-2016-1388 was published on 2016-06-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (13)

cpe:2.3:h:cisco:network_analysis_module:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_network_analysis_module_software:5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_network_analysis_module_software:5.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_network_analysis_module_software:5.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_network_analysis_module_software:5.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_network_analysis_module_software:5.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_network_analysis_module_software:6.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_network_analysis_module_software:6.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_network_analysis_module_software:6.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_network_analysis_module_software:6.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_virtual_network_analysis_module_software:6.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_virtual_network_analysis_module_software:6.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_virtual_network_analysis_module_software:6.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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