How severe is CVE-2016-6468?

CVE-2016-6468 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-6468 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-6468?

CVE-2016-6468 affects Cisco Emergency Responder. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6468?

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-2016-6468 published?

CVE-2016-6468 was published on 2016-12-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-6468

CVE-2016-6468 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Emergency Responder 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-352.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Cisco Emergency Responder
Published: 2016-12-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Emergency Responder could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attack and perform arbitrary actions on an affected device. More Information: CSCvb06663. Known Affected Releases: 11.5(1.10000.4). Known Fixed Releases: 12.0(0.98000.14).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-6468?: A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Emergency Responder could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to conduct a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attack and perform arbitrary actions on an affected device. More Information: CSCvb06663. Known Affected Releases: 11.5(1.10000.4). Known Fixed Releases: 12.0(0.98000.14).
How severe is CVE-2016-6468?: CVE-2016-6468 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-6468 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-6468?: CVE-2016-6468 affects Cisco Emergency Responder. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6468?: 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-2016-6468 published?: CVE-2016-6468 was published on 2016-12-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:emergency_responder:11.5\(1.10000.4\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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