CVE-2016-1363

Name: CVE-2016-1363
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-04-21T11:00:01.587+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 5.58%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-1363 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Buffer overflow in the redirection functionality in Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) Software 7.2 through 7.4 before 7.4.140.0(MD) and 7.5 through 8.0 before 8.0.115.0(ED) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTTP request, aka Bug ID CSCus25617.. EPSS estimates a 5.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in the redirection functionality in Cisco Wireless LAN Controller (WLC) Software 7.2 through 7.4 before 7.4.140.0(MD) and 7.5 through 8.0 before 8.0.115.0(ED) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTTP request, aka Bug ID CSCus25617.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

5.58%

91.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-399

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Wireless Lan Controller Software	>= 7.2.0, < 7.4.140.0
Cisco	Wireless Lan Controller Software	>= 7.5.0, < 8.0.115.0

References

http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20160420-htrdVendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035633Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20160420-htrdVendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035633Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Apr 21, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-1363?

How severe is CVE-2016-1363?

CVE-2016-1363 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 5.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1363?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST