How severe is CVE-2016-1444?

CVE-2016-1444 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-1444 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-1444?

CVE-2016-1444 primarily affects Cisco Telepresence Video Communication Server. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1444?

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

When was CVE-2016-1444 published?

CVE-2016-1444 was published on 2016-07-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-1444

CVE-2016-1444 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Telepresence Video Communication Server 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: 5.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Cisco Telepresence Video Communication Server
Published: 2016-07-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Mobile and Remote Access (MRA) component in Cisco TelePresence Video Communication Server (VCS) X8.1 through X8.7 and Expressway X8.1 through X8.6 mishandles certificates, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via an arbitrary trusted certificate, aka Bug ID CSCuz64601.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-1444?: The Mobile and Remote Access (MRA) component in Cisco TelePresence Video Communication Server (VCS) X8.1 through X8.7 and Expressway X8.1 through X8.6 mishandles certificates, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via an arbitrary trusted certificate, aka Bug ID CSCuz64601.
How severe is CVE-2016-1444?: CVE-2016-1444 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-1444 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-1444?: CVE-2016-1444 primarily affects Cisco Telepresence Video Communication Server. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1444?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-1444 published?: CVE-2016-1444 was published on 2016-07-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (18)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:telepresence_video_communication_server:x8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:telepresence_video_communication_server:x8.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:telepresence_video_communication_server:x8.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:telepresence_video_communication_server:x8.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:telepresence_video_communication_server:x8.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:telepresence_video_communication_server:x8.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:telepresence_video_communication_server:x8.5:rc4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:telepresence_video_communication_server:x8.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:telepresence_video_communication_server:x8.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:telepresence_video_communication_server:x8.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:telepresence_video_communication_server:x8.5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:telepresence_video_communication_server:x8.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:telepresence_video_communication_server:x8.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:telepresence_video_communication_server:x8.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:telepresence_video_communication_server_software:x8.5.1:*:*:*:expressway:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:telepresence_video_communication_server_software:x8.5.2:*:*:*:expressway:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:telepresence_video_communication_server_software:x8.5.3:*:*:*:expressway:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:telepresence_video_communication_server_software:x8.6:*:*:*:expressway:*:*:*

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