CVE-2016-9215 json
A vulnerability in Cisco IOS XR Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to log in to the device with the privileges of the ro…
published 2016-12-14 9 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2016-10027
- cvss
- 7.8
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.4%
- EPSS 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 31%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
A vulnerability in Cisco IOS XR Software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to log in to the device with the privileges of the root user. More Information: CSCva38434. Known Affected Releases: 6.1.1.BASE.
Exploit prediction
0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 31% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.0 | 7.8 | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.2 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Affected products
- n/a Cisco IOS XR
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-264 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
- Technology feeds
References
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tools.cisco.com
/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20161207-iosxr
vendor-advisory
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securitytracker.com
/id/1037418
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/94812
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2016-9215
- NVD CVE-2016-9215
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