How severe is CVE-2016-0889?

CVE-2016-0889 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-0889 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-0889?

CVE-2016-0889 affects Dell Emc Unisphere. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0889?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2016-0889 published?

CVE-2016-0889 was published on 2016-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-0889

CVE-2016-0889 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Dell Emc Unisphere with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Dell Emc Unisphere
Published: 2016-04-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An HTTP servlet in vApp Manager in EMC Unisphere for VMAX Virtual Appliance before 8.2.0 allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files via a crafted pathname.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-0889?: An HTTP servlet in vApp Manager in EMC Unisphere for VMAX Virtual Appliance before 8.2.0 allows remote attackers to write to arbitrary files via a crafted pathname.
How severe is CVE-2016-0889?: CVE-2016-0889 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-0889 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-0889?: CVE-2016-0889 affects Dell Emc Unisphere. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0889?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2016-0889 published?: CVE-2016-0889 was published on 2016-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dell:emc_unisphere:*:*:*:*:*:vmax:*:*

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