How severe is CVE-2016-1469?

CVE-2016-1469 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 none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-1469 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-1469?

CVE-2016-1469 primarily affects Cisco Spa300 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-2016-1469?

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-2016-1469 published?

CVE-2016-1469 was published on 2016-09-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-1469

CVE-2016-1469 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Spa300 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-399.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 7.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-399
Affected product: Cisco Spa300 Firmware
Published: 2016-09-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The HTTP framework on Cisco SPA300, SPA500, and SPA51x devices allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device outage) via a series of malformed HTTP requests, aka Bug ID CSCut67385.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-1469?: The HTTP framework on Cisco SPA300, SPA500, and SPA51x devices allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device outage) via a series of malformed HTTP requests, aka Bug ID CSCut67385.
How severe is CVE-2016-1469?: CVE-2016-1469 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 none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-1469 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-1469?: CVE-2016-1469 primarily affects Cisco Spa300 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-2016-1469?: 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-2016-1469 published?: CVE-2016-1469 was published on 2016-09-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:cisco:spa300_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:spa500_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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