How severe is CVE-2016-9192?

CVE-2016-9192 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-2016-9192 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-9192?

CVE-2016-9192 primarily affects Cisco Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client. In total, 20 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9192?

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-2016-9192 published?

CVE-2016-9192 was published on 2016-12-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-9192

CVE-2016-9192 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client 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: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Cisco Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client
Published: 2016-12-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability in Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client for Windows could allow an authenticated, local attacker to install and execute an arbitrary executable file with privileges equivalent to the Microsoft Windows operating system SYSTEM account. More Information: CSCvb68043. Known Affected Releases: 4.3(2039) 4.3(748). Known Fixed Releases: 4.3(4019) 4.4(225).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-9192?: A vulnerability in Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client for Windows could allow an authenticated, local attacker to install and execute an arbitrary executable file with privileges equivalent to the Microsoft Windows operating system SYSTEM account. More Information: CSCvb68043. Known Affected Releases: 4.3(2039) 4.3(748). Known Fixed Releases: 4.3(4019) 4.4(225).
How severe is CVE-2016-9192?: CVE-2016-9192 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-2016-9192 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-9192?: CVE-2016-9192 primarily affects Cisco Anyconnect Secure Mobility Client. In total, 20 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9192?: 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-2016-9192 published?: CVE-2016-9192 was published on 2016-12-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (20)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:anyconnect_secure_mobility_client:3.1\(60\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:anyconnect_secure_mobility_client:3.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:anyconnect_secure_mobility_client:3.1.02043:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:anyconnect_secure_mobility_client:3.1.05182:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:anyconnect_secure_mobility_client:3.1.05187:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:anyconnect_secure_mobility_client:3.1.06073:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:anyconnect_secure_mobility_client:3.1.07021:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:anyconnect_secure_mobility_client:4.0\(48\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:anyconnect_secure_mobility_client:4.0\(64\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:anyconnect_secure_mobility_client:4.0\(2049\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:anyconnect_secure_mobility_client:4.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:anyconnect_secure_mobility_client:4.0.00048:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:anyconnect_secure_mobility_client:4.0.00051:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:anyconnect_secure_mobility_client:4.1\(8\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:anyconnect_secure_mobility_client:4.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:anyconnect_secure_mobility_client:4.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:anyconnect_secure_mobility_client:4.2.04039:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:anyconnect_secure_mobility_client:4.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:anyconnect_secure_mobility_client:4.3.00748:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:anyconnect_secure_mobility_client:4.3.01095:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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