How severe is CVE-2016-6413?

CVE-2016-6413 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-2016-6413 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-6413?

CVE-2016-6413 affects Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6413?

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-2016-6413 published?

CVE-2016-6413 was published on 2016-09-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-6413

CVE-2016-6413 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller
Published: 2016-09-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The installation procedure on Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) devices 1.3(2f) mishandles binary files, which allows local users to obtain root access via unspecified vectors, aka Bug ID CSCva50496.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-6413?: The installation procedure on Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) devices 1.3(2f) mishandles binary files, which allows local users to obtain root access via unspecified vectors, aka Bug ID CSCva50496.
How severe is CVE-2016-6413?: CVE-2016-6413 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-2016-6413 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-6413?: CVE-2016-6413 affects Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6413?: 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-2016-6413 published?: CVE-2016-6413 was published on 2016-09-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:application_policy_infrastructure_controller:1.3\(2f\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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