How severe is CVE-2016-6430?

CVE-2016-6430 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-2016-6430 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-6430?

CVE-2016-6430 primarily affects Cisco Ip Interoperability And Collaboration System. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6430?

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-2016-6430 published?

CVE-2016-6430 was published on 2016-11-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-6430

CVE-2016-6430 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Ip Interoperability And Collaboration System 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: 6.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (21st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Cisco Ip Interoperability And Collaboration System
Published: 2016-11-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability in the command-line interface of the Cisco IP Interoperability and Collaboration System (IPICS) could allow an authenticated, local attacker to elevate the privilege level associated with their session. More Information: CSCva38636. Known Affected Releases: 4.10(1). Known Fixed Releases: 5.0(1).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-6430?: A vulnerability in the command-line interface of the Cisco IP Interoperability and Collaboration System (IPICS) could allow an authenticated, local attacker to elevate the privilege level associated with their session. More Information: CSCva38636. Known Affected Releases: 4.10(1). Known Fixed Releases: 5.0(1).
How severe is CVE-2016-6430?: CVE-2016-6430 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-2016-6430 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-6430?: CVE-2016-6430 primarily affects Cisco Ip Interoperability And Collaboration System. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6430?: 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-2016-6430 published?: CVE-2016-6430 was published on 2016-11-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:ip_interoperability_and_collaboration_system:4.0\(1\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:ip_interoperability_and_collaboration_system:4.5\(1\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:ip_interoperability_and_collaboration_system:4.6\(1\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:ip_interoperability_and_collaboration_system:4.7\(1\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:ip_interoperability_and_collaboration_system:4.8\(1\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:ip_interoperability_and_collaboration_system:4.8\(2\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:ip_interoperability_and_collaboration_system:4.9\(1\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:ip_interoperability_and_collaboration_system:4.9\(2\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:ip_interoperability_and_collaboration_system:4.10\(1\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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