CVE-2016-1988
CVE-2016-1988 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Hp Network Automation with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 11% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 10.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 11% (95th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Hp Network Automation
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
HPE Network Automation 9.22 through 9.22.02 and 10.x before 10.00.02 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-1989.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-1988?
- HPE Network Automation 9.22 through 9.22.02 and 10.x before 10.00.02 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-1989.
- How severe is CVE-2016-1988?
- CVE-2016-1988 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-2016-1988 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-1988?
- CVE-2016-1988 primarily affects Hp Network Automation. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-1988?
- 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-2016-1988 published?
- CVE-2016-1988 was published on 2016-03-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035192
- https://h20566.www2.hpe.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c05030906
Affected products (5)
- cpe:2.3:a:hp:network_automation:9.22:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:hp:network_automation:9.22.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:hp:network_automation:9.22.02:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:hp:network_automation:10.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:hp:network_automation:10.00.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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