CVE-2016-6462 json
A vulnerability in the email filtering functionality of Cisco AsyncOS Software for Cisco Email Security Appliances could allow an unauthent…
published 2016-11-19 9 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2016-7385
- cvss
- 5.3
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 2.0%
- EPSS 2.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 81%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
A vulnerability in the email filtering functionality of Cisco AsyncOS Software for Cisco Email Security Appliances could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) filters that are configured for an affected device. This vulnerability affects all releases prior to the first fixed release of Cisco AsyncOS Software for both virtual and hardware versions of Cisco Email Security Appliances, if the AMP feature is configured to scan incoming email attachments. More Information: CSCva13456. Known Affected Releases: 10.0.0-082 10.0.0-125 9.7.1-066. Known Fixed Releases: 10.0.0-203 9.7.2-131.
Exploit prediction
2.01% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 81% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.0 | 5.3 | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N |
| NVD | 2.0 | 5.0 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
Affected products
- n/a Cisco AsyncOS 9.7.1-066 through 10.0.0-125
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-20 Improper Input Validation
References
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tools.cisco.com
/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20161116-esa1
vendor-advisory
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securitytracker.com
/id/1037307
vdb-entry
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securityfocus.com
/bid/94360
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2016-6462
- NVD CVE-2016-6462
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