How severe is CVE-2016-9210?

CVE-2016-9210 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-9210 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-9210?

CVE-2016-9210 affects Cisco Unified Communications Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9210?

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-2016-9210 published?

CVE-2016-9210 was published on 2016-12-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-9210

CVE-2016-9210 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Unified Communications Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Cisco Unified Communications Manager
Published: 2016-12-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability in the Cisco Unified Reporting upload tool accessed via the Cisco Unified Communications Manager could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to modify arbitrary files on the file system. More Information: CSCvb61698. Known Affected Releases: 11.5(1.11007.2). Known Fixed Releases: 12.0(0.98000.168) 12.0(0.98000.178) 12.0(0.98000.399) 12.0(0.98000.510) 12.0(0.98000.536) 12.0(0.98500.7).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-9210?: A vulnerability in the Cisco Unified Reporting upload tool accessed via the Cisco Unified Communications Manager could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to modify arbitrary files on the file system. More Information: CSCvb61698. Known Affected Releases: 11.5(1.11007.2). Known Fixed Releases: 12.0(0.98000.168) 12.0(0.98000.178) 12.0(0.98000.399) 12.0(0.98000.510) 12.0(0.98000.536) 12.0(0.98500.7).
How severe is CVE-2016-9210?: CVE-2016-9210 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-9210 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-9210?: CVE-2016-9210 affects Cisco Unified Communications Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9210?: 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-2016-9210 published?: CVE-2016-9210 was published on 2016-12-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_communications_manager:11.5\(1.11007.2\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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