CVE-2016-1289 Code injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 2 Jul 2016 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or steal management credentials via crafted HTTP requests in Cisco Prime Infrastructure and EPNM.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2016-1289?

CVE-2016-1289 is a critical code injection vulnerability in Cisco Evolved Programmable Network Manager, published on 2 Jul 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The API in Cisco Prime Infrastructure 1.2 through 3.0 and Evolved Programmable Network Manager (EPNM) 1.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or obtain sensitive management information via a crafted HTTP request, as demonstrated by discovering managed-device credentials, aka Bug ID CSCuy10231.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-1289?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Cisco Evolved Programmable Network Manager, Cisco Prime Infrastructure.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1289?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-1289 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2016-1289 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-1289 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Cisco Evolved Programmable Network Manager vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-g76g-q3mj-m73g.