How severe is CVE-2016-1560?

CVE-2016-1560 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-2016-1560 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 72% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-1560?

CVE-2016-1560 primarily affects Exagrid Ex3000 Firmware. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1560?

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-2016-1560 published?

CVE-2016-1560 was published on 2017-04-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-1560

CVE-2016-1560 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Exagrid Ex3000 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 72% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-798.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 72% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Exagrid Ex3000 Firmware
Published: 2017-04-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

ExaGrid appliances with firmware before 4.8 P26 have a default password of (1) inflection for the root shell account and (2) support for the support account in the web interface, which allows remote attackers to obtain administrative access via an SSH or HTTP session.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-1560?: ExaGrid appliances with firmware before 4.8 P26 have a default password of (1) inflection for the root shell account and (2) support for the support account in the web interface, which allows remote attackers to obtain administrative access via an SSH or HTTP session.
How severe is CVE-2016-1560?: CVE-2016-1560 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-2016-1560 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 72% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-1560?: CVE-2016-1560 primarily affects Exagrid Ex3000 Firmware. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1560?: 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-2016-1560 published?: CVE-2016-1560 was published on 2017-04-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:o:exagrid:ex3000_firmware:4.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:exagrid:ex5000_firmware:4.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:exagrid:ex7000_firmware:4.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:exagrid:ex10000e_firmware:4.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:exagrid:ex13000e_firmware:4.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:exagrid:ex21000e_firmware:4.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:exagrid:ex32000e_firmware:4.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:exagrid:ex40000e_firmware:4.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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