CVE-2016-1468
CVE-2016-1468 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Telepresence Video Communication Server 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-78.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-78
- Affected product: Cisco Telepresence Video Communication Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The administrative web interface in Cisco TelePresence Video Communication Server Expressway X8.5.2 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via crafted fields, aka Bug ID CSCuv12531.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-1468?
- The administrative web interface in Cisco TelePresence Video Communication Server Expressway X8.5.2 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via crafted fields, aka Bug ID CSCuv12531.
- How severe is CVE-2016-1468?
- CVE-2016-1468 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-2016-1468 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-1468?
- CVE-2016-1468 affects Cisco Telepresence Video Communication Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-1468?
- 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-2016-1468 published?
- CVE-2016-1468 was published on 2016-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20160803-vcse
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92274
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036529
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:telepresence_video_communication_server:x8.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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