What is the severity of CVE-2016-6420?

CVE-2016-6420 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized privilege escalation.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6420?

To fix CVE-2016-6420, upgrade your Cisco FireSIGHT System Software to a patched version beyond 5.4.0.

Who is affected by CVE-2016-6420?

Remote authenticated users of Cisco FireSIGHT System Software versions 4.10.3 through 5.4.0 are affected by CVE-2016-6420.

What impacts does CVE-2016-6420 have?

CVE-2016-6420 can lead to unauthorized access and privilege escalation for attackers with valid credentials.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-6420?

There are no known workarounds for CVE-2016-6420; upgrading to a secure version is recommended.

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CVE-2016-6420

medium

6.8

CWE

200 264

5/10/2016

6/8/2024

CVE-2016-6420: Infoleak

First published: Wed Oct 05 2016(Updated: )

Cisco FireSIGHT System Software 4.10.3 through 5.4.0 in Firepower Management Center allows remote authenticated users to bypass authorization checks and gain privileges via a crafted HTTP request, aka Bug ID CSCur25467.

Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Cisco FireSIGHT System Software	=4.10.3
Cisco FireSIGHT System Software	=5.2.0
Cisco FireSIGHT System Software	=5.3.0
Cisco FireSIGHT System Software	=5.3.1
Cisco FireSIGHT System Software	=5.4.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-6420?
CVE-2016-6420 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6420?
To fix CVE-2016-6420, upgrade your Cisco FireSIGHT System Software to a patched version beyond 5.4.0.
Who is affected by CVE-2016-6420?
Remote authenticated users of Cisco FireSIGHT System Software versions 4.10.3 through 5.4.0 are affected by CVE-2016-6420.
What impacts does CVE-2016-6420 have?
CVE-2016-6420 can lead to unauthorized access and privilege escalation for attackers with valid credentials.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-6420?
There are no known workarounds for CVE-2016-6420; upgrading to a secure version is recommended.

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