How severe is CVE-2016-9208?

CVE-2016-9208 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-2016-9208 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-9208?

CVE-2016-9208 affects Cisco Emergency Responder. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9208?

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

When was CVE-2016-9208 published?

CVE-2016-9208 was published on 2016-12-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-9208

CVE-2016-9208 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Emergency Responder 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Cisco Emergency Responder
Published: 2016-12-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability in the File Management Utility, the Download File form, and the Serviceability application of Cisco Emergency Responder could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to access files in arbitrary locations on the file system of an affected device. More Information: CSCva98951 CSCva98954 CSCvb57494. Known Affected Releases: 11.5(2.10000.5). Known Fixed Releases: 12.0(0.98000.14) 12.0(0.98000.16).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-9208?: A vulnerability in the File Management Utility, the Download File form, and the Serviceability application of Cisco Emergency Responder could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to access files in arbitrary locations on the file system of an affected device. More Information: CSCva98951 CSCva98954 CSCvb57494. Known Affected Releases: 11.5(2.10000.5). Known Fixed Releases: 12.0(0.98000.14) 12.0(0.98000.16).
How severe is CVE-2016-9208?: CVE-2016-9208 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-2016-9208 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-9208?: CVE-2016-9208 affects Cisco Emergency Responder. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9208?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-9208 published?: CVE-2016-9208 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\(2.10000.5\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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