How severe is CVE-2016-9197?

CVE-2016-9197 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-2016-9197 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-9197?

CVE-2016-9197 affects Cisco Mobility Services Engine. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9197?

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

When was CVE-2016-9197 published?

CVE-2016-9197 was published on 2017-04-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-9197

CVE-2016-9197 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Mobility Services Engine 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% (25th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Cisco Mobility Services Engine
Published: 2017-04-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability in the CLI command parser of the Cisco Mobility Express 2800 and 3800 Series Wireless LAN Controllers could allow an authenticated, local attacker to obtain access to the underlying operating system shell with root-level privileges. More Information: CSCvb70351. Known Affected Releases: 8.3(102.0).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-9197?: A vulnerability in the CLI command parser of the Cisco Mobility Express 2800 and 3800 Series Wireless LAN Controllers could allow an authenticated, local attacker to obtain access to the underlying operating system shell with root-level privileges. More Information: CSCvb70351. Known Affected Releases: 8.3(102.0).
How severe is CVE-2016-9197?: CVE-2016-9197 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-2016-9197 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-9197?: CVE-2016-9197 affects Cisco Mobility Services Engine. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9197?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-9197 published?: CVE-2016-9197 was published on 2017-04-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:mobility_services_engine:8.3.102.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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