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CVE-2016-6462

MEDIUM · CVSS 5.3 EPSS 2.01%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2016-11-19 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a medium severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3. It affects Cisco. It may be remotely exploitable.

CVE
CVE-2016-6462
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
5.3
EPSS
2.01%
Cisco

Original NVD Description

A vulnerability in the email filtering functionality of Cisco AsyncOS Software for Cisco Email Security Appliances could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) filters that are configured for an affected device. This vulnerability affects all releases prior to the first fixed release of Cisco AsyncOS Software for both virtual and hardware versions of Cisco Email Security Appliances, if the AMP feature is configured to scan incoming email attachments. More Information: CSCva13456. Known Affected Releases: 10.0.0-082 10.0.0-125 9.7.1-066. Known Fixed Releases: 10.0.0-203 9.7.2-131.