How severe is CVE-2016-1398?

CVE-2016-1398 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-1398 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-2016-1398?

CVE-2016-1398 primarily affects Cisco Rv130w Firmware. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1398?

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

When was CVE-2016-1398 published?

CVE-2016-1398 was published on 2016-07-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-1398

CVE-2016-1398 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Rv130w Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Cisco Rv130w Firmware
Published: 2016-07-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Buffer overflow in the web-based management interface on Cisco RV110W devices with firmware through 1.2.1.4, RV130W devices with firmware through 1.0.2.7, and RV215W devices with firmware through 1.3.0.7 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (device reload) via a crafted HTTP request, aka Bug ID CSCux86669.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-1398?: Buffer overflow in the web-based management interface on Cisco RV110W devices with firmware through 1.2.1.4, RV130W devices with firmware through 1.0.2.7, and RV215W devices with firmware through 1.3.0.7 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (device reload) via a crafted HTTP request, aka Bug ID CSCux86669.
How severe is CVE-2016-1398?: CVE-2016-1398 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-1398 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-2016-1398?: CVE-2016-1398 primarily affects Cisco Rv130w Firmware. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1398?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-1398 published?: CVE-2016-1398 was published on 2016-07-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (12)

cpe:2.3:o:cisco:rv130w_firmware:1.0.0.21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:rv130w_firmware:1.0.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:rv130w_firmware:1.0.2.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:rv110w_firmware:1.1.0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:rv110w_firmware:1.2.0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:rv110w_firmware:1.2.0.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:rv110w_firmware:1.2.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:rv215w_firmware:1.1.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:rv215w_firmware:1.1.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:rv215w_firmware:1.2.0.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:rv215w_firmware:1.2.0.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:rv215w_firmware:1.3.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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