How severe is CVE-2016-10213?

CVE-2016-10213 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-10213 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-10213?

CVE-2016-10213 affects A10networks Advanced Core Operating System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-10213?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2016-10213 published?

CVE-2016-10213 was published on 2017-02-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-10213

CVE-2016-10213 is a medium-severity vulnerability in A10networks Advanced Core Operating System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: A10networks Advanced Core Operating System
Published: 2017-02-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A10 AX1030 and possibly other devices with software before 2.7.2-P8 uses random GCM nonce generations, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain the authentication key and spoof data by leveraging a reused nonce in a session and a "forbidden attack," a similar issue to CVE-2016-0270.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-10213?: A10 AX1030 and possibly other devices with software before 2.7.2-P8 uses random GCM nonce generations, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain the authentication key and spoof data by leveraging a reused nonce in a session and a "forbidden attack," a similar issue to CVE-2016-0270.
How severe is CVE-2016-10213?: CVE-2016-10213 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-10213 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-10213?: CVE-2016-10213 affects A10networks Advanced Core Operating System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10213?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-10213 published?: CVE-2016-10213 was published on 2017-02-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:a10networks:advanced_core_operating_system:*:p7:*:*:*:*:*:*

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