CVE-2016-6433
HighPublic exploitThe Threat Management Console in Cisco Firepower Management Center 5.2.0 through 6.0.1 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via crafted web-application parameters, aka Bug ID CSCva30872.
Published Oct 6, 2016 · Updated May 6, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2016-6433 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3.1) affecting Secure Firewall Management Center (Cisco).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v3.1
8.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
81%
Higher than 99.6% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
The Threat Management Console in Cisco Firepower Management Center 5.2.0 through 6.0.1 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via crafted web-application parameters, aka Bug ID CSCva30872.
Affected Products
20 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Secure Firewall Management CenterCisco | 5.2.0, 5.3.0, 5.3.0.2, 5.3.0.3, 5.3.0.4, 5.3.1, 5.3.1.3, 5.3.1.4 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Oct 6, 2016
Last updated
May 6, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-20 Improper Input Validation
References
- advisoryhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/140467/Cisco-Firepower-Management-Console-6.0-Post-Authentication-UserAdd.html
- advisoryhttps://blog.korelogic.com/blog/2016/10/10/virtual_appliance_spelunking
- advisory40463
- advisory41041
- advisoryhttps://www.korelogic.com/Resources/Advisories/KL-001-2016-007.txt
FAQ
Common Questions.
The Threat Management Console in Cisco Firepower Management Center 5.2.0 through 6.0.1 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via crafted web-application parameters, aka Bug ID CSCva30872.
Affected: Secure Firewall Management Center (Cisco) versions 5.2.0, 5.3.0, 5.3.0.2, 5.3.0.3, 5.3.0.4, 5.3.1, 5.3.1.3, 5.3.1.4. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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