What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-9192?

CVE-2016-9192 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 31.1%.

Which versions of Cisco are affected by CVE-2016-9192?

CVE-2016-9192 presents notable security risk rated CVSS 7.8. Exploitation could compromise the security of affected deployments.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2016-9192?

Within 24 hours: Identify all affected systems and apply vendor patches immediately. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.

Cisco CVE-2016-9192

HIGH

Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CWE-264)

2016-12-14 psirt@cisco.com

Cisco Privilege Escalation Microsoft

7.8

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.8 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 26, 2026 - 11:18 vuln.today

CVE Published

Dec 14, 2016 - 00:59 nvd

HIGH 7.8

DescriptionCVE.org

A vulnerability in Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client for Windows could allow an authenticated, local attacker to install and execute an arbitrary executable file with privileges equivalent to the Microsoft Windows operating system SYSTEM account. More Information: CSCvb68043. Known Affected Releases: 4.3(2039) 4.3(748). Known Fixed Releases: 4.3(4019) 4.4(225).

AnalysisAI

Technical ContextAI

Privilege escalation allows a low-privileged user or process to gain elevated permissions beyond what was originally authorized. This vulnerability is classified as Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CWE-264).

RemediationAI

Apply the principle of least privilege. Keep systems patched. Monitor for suspicious privilege changes. Use mandatory access controls (SELinux, AppArmor).