How severe is CVE-2016-0922?

CVE-2016-0922 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-2016-0922 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-0922?

CVE-2016-0922 affects Emc Vipr Srm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0922?

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-2016-0922 published?

CVE-2016-0922 was published on 2016-09-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-0922

CVE-2016-0922 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Emc Vipr Srm 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-285.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-285
Affected product: Emc Vipr Srm
Published: 2016-09-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

EMC ViPR SRM before 3.7.2 does not restrict the number of password-authentication attempts, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a brute-force guessing attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-0922?: EMC ViPR SRM before 3.7.2 does not restrict the number of password-authentication attempts, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a brute-force guessing attack.
How severe is CVE-2016-0922?: CVE-2016-0922 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-2016-0922 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-0922?: CVE-2016-0922 affects Emc Vipr Srm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0922?: 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-2016-0922 published?: CVE-2016-0922 was published on 2016-09-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:emc:vipr_srm:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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