How severe is CVE-2016-4349?

CVE-2016-4349 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-4349 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-4349?

CVE-2016-4349 affects Cisco Webex Productivity Tools. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-4349?

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-2016-4349 published?

CVE-2016-4349 was published on 2016-04-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-4349

CVE-2016-4349 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Webex Productivity Tools with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Cisco Webex Productivity Tools
Published: 2016-04-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Cisco WebEx Productivity Tools 2.40.5001.10012 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse cryptsp.dll, dwmapi.dll, msimg32.dll, ntmarta.dll, propsys.dll, riched20.dll, rpcrtremote.dll, secur32.dll, sxs.dll, or uxtheme.dll file in the current working directory, aka Bug ID CSCuy56140.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-4349?: Untrusted search path vulnerability in Cisco WebEx Productivity Tools 2.40.5001.10012 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse cryptsp.dll, dwmapi.dll, msimg32.dll, ntmarta.dll, propsys.dll, riched20.dll, rpcrtremote.dll, secur32.dll, sxs.dll, or uxtheme.dll file in the current working directory, aka Bug ID CSCuy56140.
How severe is CVE-2016-4349?: CVE-2016-4349 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-4349 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-4349?: CVE-2016-4349 affects Cisco Webex Productivity Tools. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4349?: 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-2016-4349 published?: CVE-2016-4349 was published on 2016-04-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.solutionary.com/threat-intelligence/vulnerability-disclosures/2016/04/webex-productivity-tools/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:webex_productivity_tools:2.40.5001.10012:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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