How severe is CVE-2016-6359?

CVE-2016-6359 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-2016-6359 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-6359?

CVE-2016-6359 affects Cisco Transport Gateway Installation Software. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6359?

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

When was CVE-2016-6359 published?

CVE-2016-6359 was published on 2016-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-6359

CVE-2016-6359 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Transport Gateway Installation Software 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% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Cisco Transport Gateway Installation Software
Published: 2016-08-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Cisco Transport Gateway Installation Software 4.1(4.0) on Smart Call Home Transport Gateway devices allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted value, aka Bug IDs CSCva40650 and CSCva40817.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-6359?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Cisco Transport Gateway Installation Software 4.1(4.0) on Smart Call Home Transport Gateway devices allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted value, aka Bug IDs CSCva40650 and CSCva40817.
How severe is CVE-2016-6359?: CVE-2016-6359 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-2016-6359 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-6359?: CVE-2016-6359 affects Cisco Transport Gateway Installation Software. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6359?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-6359 published?: CVE-2016-6359 was published on 2016-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:transport_gateway_installation_software:4.1\(4.0\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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