What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-1471?

CVE-2016-1471 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.1 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.3%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2016-1471?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2016-1471. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.3%.

Small Business 220 Series Smart Plus Switches CVE-2016-1471

MEDIUM

Cross-site Scripting (XSS) (CWE-79)

2016-09-02 psirt@cisco.com

XSS Cisco Small Business 220 Series Smart Plus Switches

6.1

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

6.1 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

Low

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Sep 02, 2016 - 00:59 cve.org

MEDIUM 6.1

DescriptionCVE.org

AnalysisAI

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the web-based management interface on Cisco Small Business 220 devices with firmware before 1.0.1.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) (CWE-79), which allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the web-based management interface on Cisco Small Business 220 devices with firmware before 1.0.1.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted URL, aka Bug ID CSCuz76232. Affected products include: Cisco Small Business 220 Series Smart Plus Switches. Version information: before 1.0.1.1.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Sanitize all user input, use Content-Security-Policy headers, encode output contextually (HTML, JS, URL). Use frameworks with built-in XSS protection.