CVE-2016-15055
CVE-2016-15055 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.7. 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: High (CVSS 4.0 base score 8.7)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2016-10799
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
JVC VN-T IP-camera models firmware versions up to 2016-08-22 (confirmed on the VN-T216VPRU model) contain a directory traversal vulnerability in the checkcgi endpoint that accepts a user-controlled file parameter. An unauthenticated remote attacker can leverage this vulnerability to read arbitrary files on the device.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-15055?
- JVC VN-T IP-camera models firmware versions up to 2016-08-22 (confirmed on the VN-T216VPRU model) contain a directory traversal vulnerability in the checkcgi endpoint that accepts a user-controlled file parameter. An unauthenticated remote attacker can leverage this vulnerability to read arbitrary files on the device.
- How severe is CVE-2016-15055?
- CVE-2016-15055 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.7, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2016-15055 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-15055?
- 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.
- Does CVE-2016-15055 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2016-15055 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2016-10799.
- When was CVE-2016-15055 published?
- CVE-2016-15055 was published on 2025-11-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://pro.jvc.com/prof/attributes/tech_desc.jsp?model_id=MDL102145&feature_id=02
- https://web.archive.org/web/20170713051843/http://www.black-rose.ml/2016/08/analyzing-security-cameras-products.html
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40282
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/jvc-vnt-ip-camera-directory-traversal-via-check-cgi
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