How severe is CVE-2016-0916?

CVE-2016-0916 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-2016-0916 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-0916?

CVE-2016-0916 affects Emc Networker. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0916?

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-2016-0916 published?

CVE-2016-0916 was published on 2016-06-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-0916

CVE-2016-0916 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Emc Networker 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 8% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Emc Networker
Published: 2016-06-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

EMC NetWorker 8.2.1.x and 8.2.2.x before 8.2.2.6 and 9.x before 9.0.0.6 mishandles authentication, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands by leveraging access to a different NetWorker instance.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-0916?: EMC NetWorker 8.2.1.x and 8.2.2.x before 8.2.2.6 and 9.x before 9.0.0.6 mishandles authentication, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands by leveraging access to a different NetWorker instance.
How severe is CVE-2016-0916?: CVE-2016-0916 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-2016-0916 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-0916?: CVE-2016-0916 affects Emc Networker. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0916?: 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-2016-0916 published?: CVE-2016-0916 was published on 2016-06-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:emc:networker:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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