CVE-2016-6433

Name: CVE-2016-6433
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-10-06T10:59:14.337+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 75.75%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-6433 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 75.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

75.75%

99.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Secure Firewall Management Center	5.2.0
Cisco	Secure Firewall Management Center	5.3.0
Cisco	Secure Firewall Management Center	5.3.0.2
Cisco	Secure Firewall Management Center	5.3.0.3
Cisco	Secure Firewall Management Center	5.3.0.4
Cisco	Secure Firewall Management Center	5.3.1
Cisco	Secure Firewall Management Center	5.3.1.3
Cisco	Secure Firewall Management Center	5.3.1.4
Cisco	Secure Firewall Management Center	5.3.1.5
Cisco	Secure Firewall Management Center	5.3.1.6
Cisco	Secure Firewall Management Center	5.4.0
Cisco	Secure Firewall Management Center	5.4.0.2
Cisco	Secure Firewall Management Center	5.4.1
Cisco	Secure Firewall Management Center	5.4.1.1
Cisco	Secure Firewall Management Center	5.4.1.2
Cisco	Secure Firewall Management Center	5.4.1.3
Cisco	Secure Firewall Management Center	5.4.1.4
Cisco	Secure Firewall Management Center	5.4.1.5
Cisco	Secure Firewall Management Center	5.4.1.6
Cisco	Secure Firewall Management Center	6.0.1

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/140467/Cisco-Firepower-Management-Console-6.0-Post-Authentication-UserAdd.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20161005-ftmcVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93414Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://blog.korelogic.com/blog/2016/10/10/virtual_appliance_spelunkingThird Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40463/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41041/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.korelogic.com/Resources/Advisories/KL-001-2016-007.txtThird Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/140467/Cisco-Firepower-Management-Console-6.0-Post-Authentication-UserAdd.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20161005-ftmcVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93414Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://blog.korelogic.com/blog/2016/10/10/virtual_appliance_spelunkingThird Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40463/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41041/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.korelogic.com/Resources/Advisories/KL-001-2016-007.txtThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 6, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-6433?

How severe is CVE-2016-6433?

CVE-2016-6433 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 75.75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6433?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2016-6433?

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Source: NVD / NIST