How severe is CVE-2016-0906?

CVE-2016-0906 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-0906 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-0906?

CVE-2016-0906 affects Emc Avamar. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0906?

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

When was CVE-2016-0906 published?

CVE-2016-0906 was published on 2016-07-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-0906

CVE-2016-0906 is a high-severity vulnerability in Emc Avamar with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Emc Avamar
Published: 2016-07-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The web-restore interface in Avamar Data Store (ADS) and Avamar Virtual Edition (AVE) in EMC Avamar through 7.1.2 and 7.2.x through 7.2.1 allows remote authenticated users to read or delete directories via a Linux backup-restore operation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-0906?: The web-restore interface in Avamar Data Store (ADS) and Avamar Virtual Edition (AVE) in EMC Avamar through 7.1.2 and 7.2.x through 7.2.1 allows remote authenticated users to read or delete directories via a Linux backup-restore operation.
How severe is CVE-2016-0906?: CVE-2016-0906 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-0906 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-0906?: CVE-2016-0906 affects Emc Avamar. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0906?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2016-0906 published?: CVE-2016-0906 was published on 2016-07-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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