CVE-2016-6420

6.5 MEDIUM

Published: October 05, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026

Description

Cisco FireSIGHT System Software 4.10.3 through 5.4.0 in Firepower Management Center allows remote authenticated users to bypass authorization checks and gain privileges via a crafted HTTP request, aka Bug ID CSCur25467.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20160928-fmc1

Source: psirt@cisco.com

Vendor Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93204

Source: psirt@cisco.com

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036919

Source: psirt@cisco.com

http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20160928-fmc1

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Vendor Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93204

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036919

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

6.5 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

0.0%

15th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-200 CWE-264

Affected Vendors

cisco

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