How severe is CVE-2016-15038?

CVE-2016-15038 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2016-15038 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-15038?

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

Does CVE-2016-15038 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2016-15038 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2016-2103.

When was CVE-2016-15038 published?

CVE-2016-15038 was published on 2024-04-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-15038

CVE-2016-15038 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 6.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2016-2103
Weakness: CWE-22
Published: 2024-04-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in NUUO NVRmini 2 up to 3.0.8. Affected is an unknown function of the file /deletefile.php. The manipulation of the argument filename leads to path traversal. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-258780.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-15038?: A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in NUUO NVRmini 2 up to 3.0.8. Affected is an unknown function of the file /deletefile.php. The manipulation of the argument filename leads to path traversal. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-258780.
How severe is CVE-2016-15038?: CVE-2016-15038 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2016-15038 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-15038?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2016-15038 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2016-15038 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2016-2103.
When was CVE-2016-15038 published?: CVE-2016-15038 was published on 2024-04-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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