CVE-2016-1406 Missing authorization in n/a

High 8.8 Published 25 May 2016 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Authenticated attackers can bypass RBAC restrictions via crafted JSON to gain privileges and access sensitive data in Cisco network management tools.

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

What is CVE-2016-1406?

CVE-2016-1406 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Cisco Evolved Programmable Network Manager, published on 25 May 2016. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The API web interface in Cisco Prime Infrastructure before 3.1 and Cisco Evolved Programmable Network Manager before 1.2.4 allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended RBAC restrictions and obtain sensitive information, and consequently gain privileges, via crafted JSON data, aka Bug ID CSCuy12409.

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-1406?

It affects 2 products.

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

How do I fix CVE-2016-1406?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-1406 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2016-1406 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-1406 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Cisco Evolved Programmable Network Manager vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-h7gf-vcf5-w2p6.