How severe is CVE-2016-1557?

CVE-2016-1557 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-2016-1557 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-1557?

CVE-2016-1557 primarily affects Netgear Wnap320 Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1557?

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-2016-1557 published?

CVE-2016-1557 was published on 2017-04-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-1557

CVE-2016-1557 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Netgear Wnap320 Firmware 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Netgear Wnap320 Firmware
Published: 2017-04-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Netgear WNAP320, WNDAP350, and WNDAP360 before 3.5.5.0 reveal wireless passwords and administrative usernames and passwords over SNMP.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-1557?: Netgear WNAP320, WNDAP350, and WNDAP360 before 3.5.5.0 reveal wireless passwords and administrative usernames and passwords over SNMP.
How severe is CVE-2016-1557?: CVE-2016-1557 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-2016-1557 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-1557?: CVE-2016-1557 primarily affects Netgear Wnap320 Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1557?: 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-2016-1557 published?: CVE-2016-1557 was published on 2017-04-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:netgear:wnap320_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netgear:wndap350_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:netgear:wndap360_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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