CVE-2016-6461: A vulnerability in the HTTP web-based management interface of the Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) c...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2016-6461 affects Cisco ASA’s HTTP web-based management interface. An unauthenticated remote attacker could inject arbitrary XML commands into an affected system. Business urgency depends on whether ASA management is reachable, especially from untrusted networks. The source bundle names ASA 9.1(6.10) and Cisco fixed releases, but provides no CVSS score. Exposure is most likely where Cisco ASA 9.1(6.10) runs with the HTTP management interface enabled and reachable by untrusted users. The bundle does not prove broader affected versions beyond the listed release. Treat this as a priority for any internet-facing or broadly reachable ASA management interface. If management access is tightly restricted, urgency is lower but still requires version validation and planned remediation. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected ASA systems to a Cisco fixed release identified in the advisory or CVE record.; Review Cisco advisory cisco-sa-20161116-asa and bug CSCva38556 for release-specific guidance.; Prioritize systems with HTTP management reachable from untrusted networks..

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Jun 13, 2026, 13:16 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.