CVE-2016-6418

Name: CVE-2016-6418
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-10-05T17:59:07.757+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.85%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-6418 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Cisco Videoscape Distribution Suite Service Manager (VDS-SM) 3.0 through 3.4.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted URL, aka Bug ID CSCva14552.. EPSS estimates a 0.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Cisco Videoscape Distribution Suite Service Manager (VDS-SM) 3.0 through 3.4.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted URL, aka Bug ID CSCva14552.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.85%

53.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Videoscape Distribution Suite Service Manager	3.0.0
Cisco	Videoscape Distribution Suite Service Manager	3.1.0
Cisco	Videoscape Distribution Suite Service Manager	3.2.0
Cisco	Videoscape Distribution Suite Service Manager	3.3.0
Cisco	Videoscape Distribution Suite Service Manager	3.4.0

References

http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20160928-vdsVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93207Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20160928-vdsVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93207Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Oct 5, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-6418?

How severe is CVE-2016-6418?

CVE-2016-6418 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6418?

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