How severe is CVE-2016-9217?

CVE-2016-9217 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-9217 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-9217?

CVE-2016-9217 primarily affects Cisco Intercloud Fabric. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9217?

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-2016-9217 published?

CVE-2016-9217 was published on 2016-12-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-9217

CVE-2016-9217 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Intercloud Fabric with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-285.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-285
Affected product: Cisco Intercloud Fabric
Published: 2016-12-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability in Cisco Intercloud Fabric for Business and Cisco Intercloud Fabric for Providers could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to connect to the database used by these products. More Information: CSCus99394. Known Affected Releases: 7.3(0)ZN(0.99).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-9217?: A vulnerability in Cisco Intercloud Fabric for Business and Cisco Intercloud Fabric for Providers could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to connect to the database used by these products. More Information: CSCus99394. Known Affected Releases: 7.3(0)ZN(0.99).
How severe is CVE-2016-9217?: CVE-2016-9217 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-9217 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-9217?: CVE-2016-9217 primarily affects Cisco Intercloud Fabric. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9217?: 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-2016-9217 published?: CVE-2016-9217 was published on 2016-12-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:intercloud_fabric:2.2.1_base:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:intercloud_fabric:2.3.1_base:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:intercloud_fabric:3.1.1_base:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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