How severe is CVE-2016-10125?

CVE-2016-10125 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-10125 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-10125?

CVE-2016-10125 affects Dlink Dgs-1100 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-10125?

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-2016-10125 published?

CVE-2016-10125 was published on 2017-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-10125

CVE-2016-10125 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dlink Dgs-1100 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Dlink Dgs-1100 Firmware
Published: 2017-01-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

D-Link DGS-1100 devices with Rev.B firmware 1.01.018 have a hardcoded SSL private key, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof devices by hijacking an HTTPS session.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-10125?: D-Link DGS-1100 devices with Rev.B firmware 1.01.018 have a hardcoded SSL private key, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof devices by hijacking an HTTPS session.
How severe is CVE-2016-10125?: CVE-2016-10125 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-10125 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-10125?: CVE-2016-10125 affects Dlink Dgs-1100 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10125?: 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-2016-10125 published?: CVE-2016-10125 was published on 2017-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dgs-1100_firmware:1.01.018:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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