How severe is CVE-2016-0890?

CVE-2016-0890 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2016-0890 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-0890?

CVE-2016-0890 primarily affects Emc Powerpath Virtual Appliance. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0890?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2016-0890 published?

CVE-2016-0890 was published on 2017-02-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-0890

CVE-2016-0890 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Emc Powerpath Virtual Appliance with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.4)
CVSS v2: 6.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Emc Powerpath Virtual Appliance
Published: 2017-02-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

EMC PowerPath Virtual (Management) Appliance 2.0, EMC PowerPath Virtual (Management) Appliance 2.0 SP1 is affected by a sensitive information disclosure vulnerability that may potentially be exploited by malicious users to compromise the affected system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-0890?: EMC PowerPath Virtual (Management) Appliance 2.0, EMC PowerPath Virtual (Management) Appliance 2.0 SP1 is affected by a sensitive information disclosure vulnerability that may potentially be exploited by malicious users to compromise the affected system.
How severe is CVE-2016-0890?: CVE-2016-0890 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2016-0890 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-0890?: CVE-2016-0890 primarily affects Emc Powerpath Virtual Appliance. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0890?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-0890 published?: CVE-2016-0890 was published on 2017-02-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:emc:powerpath_virtual_appliance:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:powerpath_virtual_appliance:2.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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