How severe is CVE-2016-0913?

CVE-2016-0913 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-2016-0913 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-0913?

CVE-2016-0913 primarily affects Emc Networker Module For Microsoft Applications. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0913?

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-2016-0913 published?

CVE-2016-0913 was published on 2016-10-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-0913

CVE-2016-0913 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Emc Networker Module For Microsoft Applications 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: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Emc Networker Module For Microsoft Applications
Published: 2016-10-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The client in EMC Replication Manager (RM) before 5.5.3.0_01-PatchHotfix, EMC Network Module for Microsoft 3.x, and EMC Networker Module for Microsoft 8.2.x before 8.2.3.6 allows remote RM servers to execute arbitrary commands by placing a crafted script in an SMB share.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-0913?: The client in EMC Replication Manager (RM) before 5.5.3.0_01-PatchHotfix, EMC Network Module for Microsoft 3.x, and EMC Networker Module for Microsoft 8.2.x before 8.2.3.6 allows remote RM servers to execute arbitrary commands by placing a crafted script in an SMB share.
How severe is CVE-2016-0913?: CVE-2016-0913 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-2016-0913 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-0913?: CVE-2016-0913 primarily affects Emc Networker Module For Microsoft Applications. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0913?: 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-2016-0913 published?: CVE-2016-0913 was published on 2016-10-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:emc:networker_module_for_microsoft_applications:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:networker_module_for_microsoft_applications:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:networker_module_for_microsoft_applications:3.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:replication_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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