How severe is CVE-2016-1434?

CVE-2016-1434 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 high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-1434 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-1434?

CVE-2016-1434 affects Cisco Ip Phone 8800 Series Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1434?

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

When was CVE-2016-1434 published?

CVE-2016-1434 was published on 2016-06-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-1434

CVE-2016-1434 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Ip Phone 8800 Series 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Cisco Ip Phone 8800 Series Firmware
Published: 2016-06-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The license-certificate upload functionality on Cisco 8800 phones with software 11.0(1) allows remote authenticated users to delete arbitrary files via an invalid file, aka Bug ID CSCuz03010.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-1434?: The license-certificate upload functionality on Cisco 8800 phones with software 11.0(1) allows remote authenticated users to delete arbitrary files via an invalid file, aka Bug ID CSCuz03010.
How severe is CVE-2016-1434?: CVE-2016-1434 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 high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-1434 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-1434?: CVE-2016-1434 affects Cisco Ip Phone 8800 Series Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1434?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-1434 published?: CVE-2016-1434 was published on 2016-06-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ip_phone_8800_series_firmware:11.0\(1\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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