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CVE-2016-1474

4.3 · MEDIUM

Cisco Prime Infrastructure 2.2(2) does not properly restrict use of IFRAME elements, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct clickjacking attacks and unspecified other attacks via a c…

Published Aug 8, 2016CWE-284EPSS 1.35%

Overview

CVE-2016-1474 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 8, 2016 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Cisco Prime Infrastructure 2.2(2) does not properly restrict use of IFRAME elements, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct clickjacking attacks and unspecified other attacks via a crafted web site, related to a "cross-frame scripting (XFS)" issue, aka Bug ID CSCuw65846, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-6434.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-1474?

CVE-2016-1474 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on August 8, 2016 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2016-1474?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2016-1474?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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