How severe is CVE-2016-9196?

CVE-2016-9196 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-9196 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-9196?

CVE-2016-9196 primarily affects Cisco Aironet Access Point. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9196?

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

When was CVE-2016-9196 published?

CVE-2016-9196 was published on 2017-04-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-9196

CVE-2016-9196 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Aironet Access Point with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Cisco Aironet Access Point
Published: 2017-04-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability in login authentication management in Cisco Aironet 1800, 2800, and 3800 Series Access Point platforms could allow an authenticated, local attacker to gain unrestricted root access to the underlying Linux operating system. The root Linux shell is provided for advanced troubleshooting and should not be available to individual users, even those with root privileges. The attacker must have the root password to exploit this vulnerability. More Information: CSCvb13893. Known Affected Releases: 8.2(121.0) 8.3(102.0). Known Fixed Releases: 8.4(1.53) 8.4(1.52) 8.3(111.0) 8.3(104.23) 8.2(130.0) 8.2(124.1).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-9196?: A vulnerability in login authentication management in Cisco Aironet 1800, 2800, and 3800 Series Access Point platforms could allow an authenticated, local attacker to gain unrestricted root access to the underlying Linux operating system. The root Linux shell is provided for advanced troubleshooting and should not be available to individual users, even those with root privileges. The attacker must have the root password to exploit this vulnerability. More Information: CSCvb13893. Known Affected Releases: 8.2(121.0) 8.3(102.0). Known Fixed Releases: 8.4(1.53) 8.4(1.52) 8.3(111.0) 8.3(104.23) 8.2(130.0) 8.2(124.1).
How severe is CVE-2016-9196?: CVE-2016-9196 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-9196 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-9196?: CVE-2016-9196 primarily affects Cisco Aironet Access Point. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9196?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-9196 published?: CVE-2016-9196 was published on 2017-04-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:o:cisco:aironet_access_point:8.1\(15.14\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:aironet_access_point:8.1\(112.3\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:aironet_access_point:8.1\(112.4\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:aironet_access_point:8.1\(131.0\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:aironet_access_point:8.2\(100.0\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:aironet_access_point:8.2\(102.43\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:aironet_access_point:8.2_base:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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