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5.3

Cisco Spark REST admin page can cause service outage

CVE-2016-1324 · published 10 years ago
Summary

The web-based REST interface in Cisco Spark includes an administrative page that attackers can reach from outside the network. By accessing this page they can overload the system, leading to a denial of service where legitimate users lose access. Apply the latest security update from Cisco or restrict access to the admin page to trusted users only.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
cisco spark 2015-06_base
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:spark:2015-06_base:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
The REST interface in Cisco Spark 2015-06 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource outage) by accessing an administrative page, aka Bug ID CSCuv84125.
The REST interface in Cisco Spark 2015-06 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource outage) by accessing an administrative page, aka Bug ID CSCuv84125.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
5.3 Medium
Exploitation
1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-264Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
Timeline
Published12 Feb 2016
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2016-1324 · NVD
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