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CVE-2016-6377: Cisco Media Origination System Suite lets remote users bypass login

CVE-2016-6377 · published 10 years ago
Summary

Versions 2.6 and earlier of Cisco's Media Origination System Suite can be accessed without proper authentication, allowing outsiders to send commands to the platform's management interface. This could let attackers control or disrupt media services. Upgrade to a newer version or apply the vendor's security patch as soon as possible.

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 media_origination_system_suite 2.3\(1\)
2.3\(2\)
2.3\(6\)
2.3\(7\)
2.3\(8\)
2.3_base
2.4\(1\)
2.4_base
2.5\(0\)
2.5\(1\)
2.5_base
2.6_base
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:media_origination_system_suite:2.3\(1\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Media Origination System Suite Software 2.6 and earlier in Cisco Virtual Media Packager (VMP) allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and make arbitrary Platform and Applications Manager (...
Media Origination System Suite Software 2.6 and earlier in Cisco Virtual Media Packager (VMP) allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and make arbitrary Platform and Applications Manager (PAM) API calls via unspecified vectors, aka Bug ID CSCuz52110.
Fix within
Internet-facing 3 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
8.1 High
Exploitation
1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-287Improper Authentication
Timeline
Published3 Sep 2016
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2016-6377 · NVD
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