How severe is CVE-2016-6443?

CVE-2016-6443 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-2016-6443 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-6443?

CVE-2016-6443 primarily affects Cisco Evolved Programmable Network Manager. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6443?

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-2016-6443 published?

CVE-2016-6443 was published on 2016-10-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-6443

CVE-2016-6443 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Evolved Programmable Network Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-89.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Cisco Evolved Programmable Network Manager
Published: 2016-10-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability in the Cisco Prime Infrastructure and Evolved Programmable Network Manager SQL database interface could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to impact system confidentiality by executing a subset of arbitrary SQL queries that can cause product instability. More Information: CSCva27038, CSCva28335. Known Affected Releases: 3.1(0.128), 1.2(400), 2.0(1.0.34A).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-6443?: A vulnerability in the Cisco Prime Infrastructure and Evolved Programmable Network Manager SQL database interface could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to impact system confidentiality by executing a subset of arbitrary SQL queries that can cause product instability. More Information: CSCva27038, CSCva28335. Known Affected Releases: 3.1(0.128), 1.2(400), 2.0(1.0.34A).
How severe is CVE-2016-6443?: CVE-2016-6443 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-2016-6443 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-6443?: CVE-2016-6443 primarily affects Cisco Evolved Programmable Network Manager. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6443?: 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-2016-6443 published?: CVE-2016-6443 was published on 2016-10-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (18)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:evolved_programmable_network_manager:1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:evolved_programmable_network_manager:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_infrastructure:1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_infrastructure:1.2.0.103:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_infrastructure:1.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_infrastructure:1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_infrastructure:1.3.0.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_infrastructure:1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_infrastructure:1.4.0.45:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_infrastructure:1.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_infrastructure:1.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_infrastructure:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_infrastructure:2.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_infrastructure:2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_infrastructure:2.2\(2\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_infrastructure:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_infrastructure:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:prime_infrastructure:3.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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