How severe is CVE-2016-6471?

CVE-2016-6471 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-6471 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-6471?

CVE-2016-6471 affects Cisco Firesight System Software. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6471?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2016-6471 published?

CVE-2016-6471 was published on 2016-12-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-6471

CVE-2016-6471 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Firesight System Software with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Cisco Firesight System Software
Published: 2016-12-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Firepower Management Center running FireSIGHT System software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to view the Remote Storage Password. More Information: CSCvb19366. Known Affected Releases: 5.4.1.6.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-6471?: A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco Firepower Management Center running FireSIGHT System software could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to view the Remote Storage Password. More Information: CSCvb19366. Known Affected Releases: 5.4.1.6.
How severe is CVE-2016-6471?: CVE-2016-6471 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-6471 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-6471?: CVE-2016-6471 affects Cisco Firesight System Software. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6471?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-6471 published?: CVE-2016-6471 was published on 2016-12-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:firesight_system_software:5.4.1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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