How severe is CVE-2016-1610?

CVE-2016-1610 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-1610 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-1610?

CVE-2016-1610 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-2016-1610?

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-2016-1610 published?

CVE-2016-1610 was published on 2016-08-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-1610

CVE-2016-1610 is a high-severity vulnerability in Novell Filr with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 12% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 12% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Novell Filr
Published: 2016-08-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the email-template feature in Novell Filr before 1.2 Security Update 3 and 2.0 before Security Update 2 allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and write to arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in a blob name.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-1610?: Directory traversal vulnerability in the email-template feature in Novell Filr before 1.2 Security Update 3 and 2.0 before Security Update 2 allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and write to arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in a blob name.
How severe is CVE-2016-1610?: CVE-2016-1610 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-1610 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-1610?: CVE-2016-1610 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-2016-1610?: 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-2016-1610 published?: CVE-2016-1610 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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