CVE-2016-1356

LOWNVD 3.73.7—

3.7

Cisco FireSIGHT System Software 6.1.0 does not use a constant-time algorithm for verifying credentials, which makes it easier for remote attackers to enumerate valid usernames by measuring timing differences, aka Bug ID CSCuy41615.

CVSS v3: 3.7
EG Score: 3.7(medium)
EPSS: 46.7%
KEV: Not listed

Published

March 3, 2016

Last Modified

May 6, 2026

References (4)

psirt@ciscohttp://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20160302-FireSIGHT1
psirt@ciscohttp://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035189
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20160302-FireSIGHT1
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035189

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Frequently asked(5)

What is CVE-2016-1356?

CVE-2016-1356 is a low vulnerability published on March 3, 2016. Cisco FireSIGHT System Software 6.1.0 does not use a constant-time algorithm for verifying credentials, which makes it easier for remote attackers to enumerate valid usernames by measuring timing differences, aka Bug ID CSCuy41615.

When was CVE-2016-1356 disclosed?

CVE-2016-1356 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on March 3, 2016, with the most recent update on May 6, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2016-1356 actively exploited?

CVE-2016-1356 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 46.7% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-1356?

CVE-2016-1356 has a CVSS v3 base score of 3.7 (NVD).

How do I remediate CVE-2016-1356?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2016-1356, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2016-1356

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