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6.1

Cisco IOS web manager can run malicious scripts

CVE-2016-6404 · published 10 years ago
Summary

The web interface used to manage Cisco IOS devices can be tricked into running unwanted code when a specially crafted link is visited. This could let an attacker view or change information on the device. Update the IOS software to the latest version that includes the fix.

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 ios 15.5\(2\)t
cpe:2.3:o:cisco:ios:15.5\(2\)t:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the web framework in Cisco IOx Local Manager in IOS 15.5(2)T and IOS XE allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted URL,...
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the web framework in Cisco IOx Local Manager in IOS 15.5(2)T and IOS XE allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted URL, aka Bug ID CSCuy19854.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
6.1 Medium
Exploitation
1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-79Cross-site Scripting (XSS)
Timeline
Published18 Sep 2016
Updated31 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2016-6404 · NVD
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