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CVE-2016-1301


The RBAC implementation in Cisco ASA-CX Content-Aware Security software before 9.3.1.1(112) and Cisco Prime Security Manager (PRSM) software before 9.3.1.1(112) allows remote authenticated users to change arbitrary passwords via a crafted HTTP request, aka Bug ID CSCuo94842.


Security Impact Summary

This vulnerability carries a HIGH severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.8, indicating it can be exploited remotely over the network with relatively low complexity without requiring user interaction requiring only low-level privileges . The vulnerability impacts confidentiality (data exposure), integrity (unauthorized modifications), and availability (service disruption) for affected systems. Impacting 2 products from cisco, from cisco organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.

Historical Context

First disclosed in 2016, this vulnerability was reported during a period defined by widespread IoT adoption challenges, mobile security concerns, and the emergence of advanced persistent threat (APT) techniques. Contemporary mitigation strategies focused on secure development practices and third-party component vetting.


Published

2016-02-07T11:59:01.053

Last Modified

2025-04-12T10:46:40.837

Status

Deferred

Source

[email protected]

Severity

CVSSv3.0: 8.8 (HIGH)

CVSSv2 Vector

AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C

  • Access Vector: NETWORK
  • Access Complexity: MEDIUM
  • Authentication: SINGLE
  • Confidentiality Impact: COMPLETE
  • Integrity Impact: COMPLETE
  • Availability Impact: COMPLETE
Exploitability Score

6.8

Impact Score

10.0

Weaknesses
  • Type: Primary
    CWE-284

Affected Vendors & Products
Type Vendor Product Version/Range Vulnerable?
Application cisco prime_security_manager 9.0.0 Yes
Application cisco prime_security_manager 9.0.1-40 Yes
Application cisco prime_security_manager 9.0.2-68 Yes
Application cisco prime_security_manager 9.1.0 Yes
Application cisco prime_security_manager 9.1.2-29 Yes
Application cisco prime_security_manager 9.1.2-42 Yes
Application cisco prime_security_manager 9.1.3-8 Yes
Application cisco prime_security_manager 9.1.3-10 Yes
Application cisco prime_security_manager 9.1.3-13 Yes
Application cisco prime_security_manager 9.2.0 Yes
Application cisco prime_security_manager 9.2.1-1 Yes
Application cisco prime_security_manager 9.2.1-2 Yes
Operating System cisco asa_cx_context-aware_security_software 9.0.1 Yes
Operating System cisco asa_cx_context-aware_security_software 9.0.1-40 Yes
Operating System cisco asa_cx_context-aware_security_software 9.0.2 Yes
Operating System cisco asa_cx_context-aware_security_software 9.0.2-68 Yes
Operating System cisco asa_cx_context-aware_security_software 9.0_base Yes
Operating System cisco asa_cx_context-aware_security_software 9.1.2-29 Yes
Operating System cisco asa_cx_context-aware_security_software 9.1.2-42 Yes
Operating System cisco asa_cx_context-aware_security_software 9.1.3-8 Yes
Operating System cisco asa_cx_context-aware_security_software 9.1.3-10 Yes
Operating System cisco asa_cx_context-aware_security_software 9.1.3-13 Yes
Operating System cisco asa_cx_context-aware_security_software 9.2.1-1 Yes
Operating System cisco asa_cx_context-aware_security_software 9.2.1-2 Yes
Operating System cisco asa_cx_context-aware_security_software 9.2.1-3 Yes
Operating System cisco asa_cx_context-aware_security_software 9.2.1-4 Yes

References

How SecUtils Interprets This CVE

SecUtils normalizes and enriches National Vulnerability Database (NVD) records by standardizing vendor and product identifiers, aggregating vulnerability metadata from both NVD and MITRE sources, and providing structured context for security teams. For cisco's affected products, we extract Common Platform Enumeration (CPE) data, Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) classifications, CVSS severity metrics, and reference data to enable rapid vulnerability prioritization and asset correlation. This record contains no exploit code, proof-of-concept instructions, or attack methodologies—only defensive intelligence necessary for patch management, risk assessment, and security operations.