How severe is CVE-2016-1408?

CVE-2016-1408 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-1408 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-1408?

CVE-2016-1408 primarily affects Cisco Prime Infrastructure. In total, 21 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1408?

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-2016-1408 published?

CVE-2016-1408 was published on 2016-07-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-1408

CVE-2016-1408 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Prime Infrastructure with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Cisco Prime Infrastructure
Published: 2016-07-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cisco Prime Infrastructure 1.2 through 3.1 and Evolved Programmable Network Manager (EPNM) 1.2 and 2.0 allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands or upload files via a crafted HTTP request, aka Bug ID CSCuz01488.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-1408?: Cisco Prime Infrastructure 1.2 through 3.1 and Evolved Programmable Network Manager (EPNM) 1.2 and 2.0 allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands or upload files via a crafted HTTP request, aka Bug ID CSCuz01488.
How severe is CVE-2016-1408?: CVE-2016-1408 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-1408 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-1408?: CVE-2016-1408 primarily affects Cisco Prime Infrastructure. In total, 21 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1408?: 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-2016-1408 published?: CVE-2016-1408 was published on 2016-07-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (21)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_infrastructure:1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_infrastructure:1.2.0.103:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_infrastructure:1.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_infrastructure:1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_infrastructure:1.3.0.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_infrastructure:1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_infrastructure:1.4.0.45:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_infrastructure:1.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_infrastructure:1.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_infrastructure:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_infrastructure:2.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_infrastructure:2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_infrastructure:2.2\(2\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_infrastructure:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_infrastructure:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:evolved_programmable_network_manager:1.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:evolved_programmable_network_manager:1.2.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:evolved_programmable_network_manager:1.2.200:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:evolved_programmable_network_manager:1.2.300:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:evolved_programmable_network_manager:1.2.400:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:evolved_programmable_network_manager:1.2.500:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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