CVE-2016-9212

Name: CVE-2016-9212
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-12-14T00:59:34.303+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.79%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-9212 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A vulnerability in the Decrypt for End-User Notification configuration parameter of Cisco AsyncOS Software for Cisco Web Security Appliances could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to connect to a secure website over Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) or Transport Layer Security (TLS), even if the WSA is configured to block connections to the website. Affected Products: This vulnerability affects Cisco Web Security Appliances if the HTTPS decryption options are enabled and configured for the device to block connections to certain websites. EPSS estimates a 2.79% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in the Decrypt for End-User Notification configuration parameter of Cisco AsyncOS Software for Cisco Web Security Appliances could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to connect to a secure website over Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) or Transport Layer Security (TLS), even if the WSA is configured to block connections to the website. Affected Products: This vulnerability affects Cisco Web Security Appliances if the HTTPS decryption options are enabled and configured for the device to block connections to certain websites. More Information: CSCvb49012. Known Affected Releases: 9.0.1-162 9.1.1-074.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.79%

84.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Web Security Appliance	9.0.1-162
Cisco	Web Security Appliance	9.1.1-074

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94774Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037410Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20161207-wsa1Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94774Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037410Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20161207-wsa1Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 14, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-9212?

How severe is CVE-2016-9212?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-9212 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.79% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9212?

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