How severe is CVE-2016-10179?

CVE-2016-10179 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-10179 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-10179?

CVE-2016-10179 affects Dlink Dwr-932b Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-10179?

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-2016-10179 published?

CVE-2016-10179 was published on 2017-01-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-10179

CVE-2016-10179 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dlink Dwr-932b Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Dlink Dwr-932b Firmware
Published: 2017-01-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered on the D-Link DWR-932B router. There is a hardcoded WPS PIN of 28296607.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-10179?: An issue was discovered on the D-Link DWR-932B router. There is a hardcoded WPS PIN of 28296607.
How severe is CVE-2016-10179?: CVE-2016-10179 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-10179 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-10179?: CVE-2016-10179 affects Dlink Dwr-932b Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10179?: 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-2016-10179 published?: CVE-2016-10179 was published on 2017-01-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dwr-932b_firmware:02.02eu:revb:*:*:*:*:*:*

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