CVE-2016-9192: n/a Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client…

CVE-2016-9192: A vulnerability in Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client for Windows could allow an authenticated, local...

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).

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 02:42 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2016-9192 is a local privilege escalation in Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client for Windows. A logged-in attacker could cause an arbitrary executable to run as Windows SYSTEM. This matters because compromise of a regular workstation account could become full local control of that endpoint. Exposure is likely limited to Windows endpoints running affected Cisco AnyConnect 4.3 releases, especially legacy VPN clients that were not upgraded. Non-Windows clients are not identified as affected in the provided sources. Treat this as a high-priority endpoint hardening issue where affected AnyConnect versions remain deployed. It is not evidenced as actively exploited in the bundle, but SYSTEM-level escalation can materially worsen any workstation compromise. Mitigation focus: Inventory Cisco AnyConnect versions on Windows endpoints.; Upgrade affected clients to 4.3(4019), 4.4(225), or later vendor-supported releases.; Review Cisco advisory CSCvb68043 for current vendor guidance..

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

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Dec 14, 2016, 00:37 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://github.com/serializingme/cve-2016-9192CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
https://github.com/nettitude/PoshC2/blob/master/Modules/CVE-2016-9192.ps1CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20161207-anyconnect1CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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n/aCisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility ClientCisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility ClientListed

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