How severe is CVE-2016-1404?

CVE-2016-1404 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-1404 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-1404?

CVE-2016-1404 primarily affects Cisco Ucs Invicta C3124sa Appliance. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1404?

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-2016-1404 published?

CVE-2016-1404 was published on 2016-05-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-1404

CVE-2016-1404 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Ucs Invicta C3124sa Appliance 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Cisco Ucs Invicta C3124sa Appliance
Published: 2016-05-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cisco UCS Invicta 4.3, 4.5, and 5.0.1 on Invicta appliances and Invicta Scaling System uses the same hardcoded GnuPG encryption key across different customers' installations, which allows remote attackers to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms by sniffing network traffic to an Autosupport server and leveraging knowledge of this key from another installation, aka Bug ID CSCur85504.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-1404?: Cisco UCS Invicta 4.3, 4.5, and 5.0.1 on Invicta appliances and Invicta Scaling System uses the same hardcoded GnuPG encryption key across different customers' installations, which allows remote attackers to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms by sniffing network traffic to an Autosupport server and leveraging knowledge of this key from another installation, aka Bug ID CSCur85504.
How severe is CVE-2016-1404?: CVE-2016-1404 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-1404 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-1404?: CVE-2016-1404 primarily affects Cisco Ucs Invicta C3124sa Appliance. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1404?: 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-2016-1404 published?: CVE-2016-1404 was published on 2016-05-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:ucs_invicta_c3124sa_appliance:4.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:ucs_invicta_c3124sa_appliance:4.3_base:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:ucs_invicta_c3124sa_appliance:4.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:ucs_invicta_c3124sa_appliance:4.5_base:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:ucs_invicta_c3124sa_appliance:5.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:ucs_invicta_c3124sa_appliance:5.0_base:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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