How severe is CVE-2016-1401?

CVE-2016-1401 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-2016-1401 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-1401?

CVE-2016-1401 affects Cisco Unified Computing System Central Software. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1401?

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

When was CVE-2016-1401 published?

CVE-2016-1401 was published on 2016-05-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-1401

CVE-2016-1401 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Unified Computing System Central 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% (59th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Cisco Unified Computing System Central Software
Published: 2016-05-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the management interface in Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) Central Software 1.4(1a) allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted value, aka Bug ID CSCuy91250.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-1401?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the management interface in Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) Central Software 1.4(1a) allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted value, aka Bug ID CSCuy91250.
How severe is CVE-2016-1401?: CVE-2016-1401 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-2016-1401 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-1401?: CVE-2016-1401 affects Cisco Unified Computing System Central Software. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1401?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-1401 published?: CVE-2016-1401 was published on 2016-05-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_computing_system_central_software:1.4\(1a\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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