How severe is CVE-2016-1472?

CVE-2016-1472 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-2016-1472 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-1472?

CVE-2016-1472 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-2016-1472?

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-2016-1472 published?

CVE-2016-1472 was published on 2016-09-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-1472

CVE-2016-1472 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Small Business 220 Series Smart Plus Switches 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Cisco Small Business 220 Series Smart Plus Switches
Published: 2016-09-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The web-based management interface on Cisco Small Business 220 devices with firmware before 1.0.1.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (interface outage) via a crafted HTTP request, aka Bug ID CSCuz76238.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-1472?: The web-based management interface on Cisco Small Business 220 devices with firmware before 1.0.1.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (interface outage) via a crafted HTTP request, aka Bug ID CSCuz76238.
How severe is CVE-2016-1472?: CVE-2016-1472 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-2016-1472 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-1472?: CVE-2016-1472 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-2016-1472?: 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-2016-1472 published?: CVE-2016-1472 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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