CVE-2016-1387

Critical

Published: 05/05/2016(UTC)Translated: 15/06/2026(UTC)NVD NIST

Summary

The XML API in Cisco TelePresence Software mishandles authentication, allowing remote attackers to execute control commands or make configuration changes via an API request.

Risk Assessment

Attackers can remotely take control of the device or make unauthorized changes, potentially leading to serious security breaches within the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the software to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability and implement additional security measures to protect against unauthorized access.

Original NVD description (English source)

The XML API in TelePresence Codec (TC) 7.2.0, 7.2.1, 7.3.0, 7.3.1, 7.3.2, 7.3.3, 7.3.4, and 7.3.5 and Collaboration Endpoint (CE) 8.0.0, 8.0.1, and 8.1.0 in Cisco TelePresence Software mishandles authentication, which allows remote attackers to execute control commands or make configuration changes via an API request, aka Bug ID CSCuz26935.