How severe is CVE-2016-1607?

CVE-2016-1607 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-1607 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-1607?

CVE-2016-1607 primarily affects Novell Filr. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1607?

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.

When was CVE-2016-1607 published?

CVE-2016-1607 was published on 2016-08-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-1607

CVE-2016-1607 is a high-severity vulnerability in Novell Filr with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-352.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Novell Filr
Published: 2016-08-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Multiple cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerabilities in the administrative interface in Novell Filr before 2.0 Security Update 2 allow remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators, as demonstrated by reconfiguring time settings via a vaconfig/time request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-1607?: Multiple cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerabilities in the administrative interface in Novell Filr before 2.0 Security Update 2 allow remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators, as demonstrated by reconfiguring time settings via a vaconfig/time request.
How severe is CVE-2016-1607?: CVE-2016-1607 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-1607 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-1607?: CVE-2016-1607 primarily affects Novell Filr. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1607?: 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.
When was CVE-2016-1607 published?: CVE-2016-1607 was published on 2016-08-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:novell:filr:*:security_update_2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:filr:*:security_update_1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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