CVE-2016-6367
KEVCisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) CLI Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Description
A vulnerability in the command-line interface (CLI) parser of Cisco ASA software could allow an authenticated, local attacker to create a denial-of-service (DoS) condition or potentially execute code.
Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software before 8.4(1) on ASA 5500, ASA 5500-X, PIX, and FWSM devices allows local users to gain privileges via invalid CLI commands, aka Bug ID CSCtu74257 or EPICBANANA.
CVSS 3.1 vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HPublishedAug 18, 2016
Last modifiedJun 17, 2026
Added to KEVMay 24, 2022
Remediation dueJun 14, 2022
References
- blogs.cisco.com/security/shadow-brokersExploitPress/Media Coverage
- tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20160817-asa-cliVendor Advisory
- tools.cisco.com/security/center/viewErp.x?alertId=ERP-56516Vendor Advisory
- securityfocus.com/bid/92520Broken LinkThird Party Advisory
- securitytracker.com/id/1036636Broken LinkThird Party Advisory
- github.com/offensive-security/exploit-database-bin-sploits/raw/master/sploits/40271.zipBroken LinkExploit
- exploit-db.com/exploits/40271/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2016-6367US Government Resource
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Risk assessment · High
Actively exploited. Patch immediately.
- Exploitation
- Confirmed in the wild (CISA KEV)
- Federal remediation deadline
- Overdue by 1595 days
- CVSS
- 7.8 HIGH
- EPSS (30-day exploit probability)
- 22.6% · top 2% of all CVEs
- Weakness
- CWE-77
Recommended actions
- 1.Apply updates per vendor instructions.
- 2.Treat as emergency change: patch or isolate internet-facing instances first.
- 3.Hunt for compromise: review logs for the disclosure window, not just from the patch date.
Assessment is derived automatically from the live signals above; verify against your own asset inventory.