CVE-2016-10512
CVE-2016-10512 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Multitech Faxfinder 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-255.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 10.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-255
- Affected product: Multitech Faxfinder
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
MultiTech FaxFinder before 4.1.2 stores Passwords unencrypted for maintaining the test connectivity function of its LDAP configuration. These credentials are retrieved by the system when the LDAP configuration page is opened and are embedded directly into the HTML source code in cleartext.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-10512?
- MultiTech FaxFinder before 4.1.2 stores Passwords unencrypted for maintaining the test connectivity function of its LDAP configuration. These credentials are retrieved by the system when the LDAP configuration page is opened and are embedded directly into the HTML source code in cleartext.
- How severe is CVE-2016-10512?
- CVE-2016-10512 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-2016-10512 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-2016-10512?
- CVE-2016-10512 affects Multitech Faxfinder. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-10512?
- 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-2016-10512 published?
- CVE-2016-10512 was published on 2017-09-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/139844/Multitech-RightFax-Faxfinder-Credential-Disclosure.html
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:multitech:faxfinder:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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