How severe is CVE-2016-2004?

CVE-2016-2004 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-2016-2004 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 94% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-2004?

CVE-2016-2004 affects Hp Data Protector. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2004?

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-2016-2004 published?

CVE-2016-2004 was published on 2016-04-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-2004

CVE-2016-2004 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Hp Data Protector with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 94% places it in the 100th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-306.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 9.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 94% (100th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Hp Data Protector
Published: 2016-04-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

HPE Data Protector before 7.03_108, 8.x before 8.15, and 9.x before 9.06 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors related to lack of authentication. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2014-2623.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-2004?: HPE Data Protector before 7.03_108, 8.x before 8.15, and 9.x before 9.06 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors related to lack of authentication. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2014-2623.
How severe is CVE-2016-2004?: CVE-2016-2004 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-2016-2004 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 94% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-2004?: CVE-2016-2004 affects Hp Data Protector. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2004?: 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-2016-2004 published?: CVE-2016-2004 was published on 2016-04-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hp:data_protector:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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