How severe is CVE-2016-1429?

CVE-2016-1429 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-2016-1429 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-1429?

CVE-2016-1429 primarily affects Cisco Rv180 Vpn Router Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1429?

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-2016-1429 published?

CVE-2016-1429 was published on 2016-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-1429

CVE-2016-1429 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Rv180 Vpn Router Firmware 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 7.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Cisco Rv180 Vpn Router Firmware
Published: 2016-08-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the web interface on Cisco RV180 and RV180W devices allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a crafted HTTP request, aka Bug ID CSCuz43023.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-1429?: Directory traversal vulnerability in the web interface on Cisco RV180 and RV180W devices allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a crafted HTTP request, aka Bug ID CSCuz43023.
How severe is CVE-2016-1429?: CVE-2016-1429 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-2016-1429 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-1429?: CVE-2016-1429 primarily affects Cisco Rv180 Vpn Router Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1429?: 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-2016-1429 published?: CVE-2016-1429 was published on 2016-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:cisco:rv180_vpn_router_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:rv180w_wireless-n_multifunction_vpn_router_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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