How severe is CVE-2016-1471?

CVE-2016-1471 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-1471 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-1471?

CVE-2016-1471 primarily affects Cisco Small Business 220 Series Smart Plus Switches. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1471?

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

When was CVE-2016-1471 published?

CVE-2016-1471 was published on 2016-09-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-1471

CVE-2016-1471 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Small Business 220 Series Smart Plus Switches with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Cisco Small Business 220 Series Smart Plus Switches
Published: 2016-09-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the web-based management interface on Cisco Small Business 220 devices with firmware before 1.0.1.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted URL, aka Bug ID CSCuz76232.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-1471?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the web-based management interface on Cisco Small Business 220 devices with firmware before 1.0.1.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted URL, aka Bug ID CSCuz76232.
How severe is CVE-2016-1471?: CVE-2016-1471 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-1471 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-1471?: CVE-2016-1471 primarily affects Cisco Small Business 220 Series Smart Plus Switches. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1471?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-1471 published?: CVE-2016-1471 was published on 2016-09-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:small_business_220_series_smart_plus_switches:1.0.0.17:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:small_business_220_series_smart_plus_switches:1.0.0.18:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:small_business_220_series_smart_plus_switches:1.0.0.19:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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