How severe is CVE-2016-1524?

CVE-2016-1524 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.6, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-1524 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 94% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-1524?

CVE-2016-1524 affects Netgear Prosafe Network Management Software 300. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1524?

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-2016-1524 published?

CVE-2016-1524 was published on 2016-02-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-1524

CVE-2016-1524 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Netgear Prosafe Network Management Software 300 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.6. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 94% places it in the 100th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.6)
CVSS v2: 8.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 94% (100th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Netgear Prosafe Network Management Software 300
Published: 2016-02-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Multiple unrestricted file upload vulnerabilities in NETGEAR Management System NMS300 1.5.0.11 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary Java code by using (1) fileUpload.do or (2) lib-1.0/external/flash/fileUpload.do to upload a JSP file, and then accessing it via a direct request for a /null URI.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-1524?: Multiple unrestricted file upload vulnerabilities in NETGEAR Management System NMS300 1.5.0.11 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary Java code by using (1) fileUpload.do or (2) lib-1.0/external/flash/fileUpload.do to upload a JSP file, and then accessing it via a direct request for a /null URI.
How severe is CVE-2016-1524?: CVE-2016-1524 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.6, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-1524 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 94% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-1524?: CVE-2016-1524 affects Netgear Prosafe Network Management Software 300. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1524?: 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-2016-1524 published?: CVE-2016-1524 was published on 2016-02-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:netgear:prosafe_network_management_software_300:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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