How severe is CVE-2016-6433?

CVE-2016-6433 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-6433 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 76% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-6433?

CVE-2016-6433 primarily affects Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center. In total, 20 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6433?

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-2016-6433 published?

CVE-2016-6433 was published on 2016-10-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-6433

CVE-2016-6433 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 76% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 76% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center
Published: 2016-10-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Threat Management Console in Cisco Firepower Management Center 5.2.0 through 6.0.1 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via crafted web-application parameters, aka Bug ID CSCva30872.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-6433?: The Threat Management Console in Cisco Firepower Management Center 5.2.0 through 6.0.1 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via crafted web-application parameters, aka Bug ID CSCva30872.
How severe is CVE-2016-6433?: CVE-2016-6433 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-6433 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 76% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-6433?: CVE-2016-6433 primarily affects Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center. In total, 20 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6433?: 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-2016-6433 published?: CVE-2016-6433 was published on 2016-10-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (20)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_firewall_management_center:5.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_firewall_management_center:5.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_firewall_management_center:5.3.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_firewall_management_center:5.3.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_firewall_management_center:5.3.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_firewall_management_center:5.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_firewall_management_center:5.3.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_firewall_management_center:5.3.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_firewall_management_center:5.3.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_firewall_management_center:5.3.1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_firewall_management_center:5.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_firewall_management_center:5.4.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_firewall_management_center:5.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_firewall_management_center:5.4.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_firewall_management_center:5.4.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_firewall_management_center:5.4.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_firewall_management_center:5.4.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_firewall_management_center:5.4.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_firewall_management_center:5.4.1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_firewall_management_center:6.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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