How severe is CVE-2016-2002?

CVE-2016-2002 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-2016-2002 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-2002?

CVE-2016-2002 affects Opentext Vertica. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2002?

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-2016-2002 published?

CVE-2016-2002 was published on 2016-04-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-2002

CVE-2016-2002 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Opentext Vertica 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-77.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-77
Affected product: Opentext Vertica
Published: 2016-04-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The validateAdminConfig handler in the Analytics Management Console in HPE Vertica 7.0.x before 7.0.2.12, 7.1.x before 7.1.2-12, and 7.2.x before 7.2.2-1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the mcPort parameter, aka ZDI-CAN-3417.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-2002?: The validateAdminConfig handler in the Analytics Management Console in HPE Vertica 7.0.x before 7.0.2.12, 7.1.x before 7.1.2-12, and 7.2.x before 7.2.2-1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the mcPort parameter, aka ZDI-CAN-3417.
How severe is CVE-2016-2002?: CVE-2016-2002 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-2016-2002 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-2002?: CVE-2016-2002 affects Opentext Vertica. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2002?: 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-2016-2002 published?: CVE-2016-2002 was published on 2016-04-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:opentext:vertica:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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