How severe is CVE-2016-1502?

CVE-2016-1502 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2016-1502 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-1502?

CVE-2016-1502 primarily affects Netapp Snapcenter Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1502?

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-2016-1502 published?

CVE-2016-1502 was published on 2017-02-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-1502

CVE-2016-1502 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netapp Snapcenter Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Netapp Snapcenter Server
Published: 2017-02-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

NetApp SnapCenter Server 1.0 and 1.0P1 allows remote attackers to partially bypass authentication and then list and delete backups via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-1502?: NetApp SnapCenter Server 1.0 and 1.0P1 allows remote attackers to partially bypass authentication and then list and delete backups via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2016-1502?: CVE-2016-1502 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2016-1502 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-1502?: CVE-2016-1502 primarily affects Netapp Snapcenter Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1502?: 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-2016-1502 published?: CVE-2016-1502 was published on 2017-02-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://kb.netapp.com/support/s/article/authentication-bypass-vulnerability-in-snapcenter-server-1-0-1-0p1

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:netapp:snapcenter_server:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netapp:snapcenter_server:1.0:p1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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