How severe is CVE-2016-2009?

CVE-2016-2009 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-2009 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-2009?

CVE-2016-2009 primarily affects Hp Network Node Manager I. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2009?

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-2016-2009 published?

CVE-2016-2009 was published on 2016-05-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-2009

CVE-2016-2009 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hp Network Node Manager I with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Hp Network Node Manager I
Published: 2016-05-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

HPE Network Node Manager i (NNMi) 9.20, 9.23, 9.24, 9.25, 10.00, and 10.01 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted serialized Java object, related to the Apache Commons Collections (ACC) library.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-2009?: HPE Network Node Manager i (NNMi) 9.20, 9.23, 9.24, 9.25, 10.00, and 10.01 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted serialized Java object, related to the Apache Commons Collections (ACC) library.
How severe is CVE-2016-2009?: CVE-2016-2009 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-2009 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-2009?: CVE-2016-2009 primarily affects Hp Network Node Manager I. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2009?: 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-2016-2009 published?: CVE-2016-2009 was published on 2016-05-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://h20566.www2.hpe.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c05103564

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:hp:network_node_manager_i:9.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:network_node_manager_i:9.23:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:network_node_manager_i:9.24:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:network_node_manager_i:9.25:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:network_node_manager_i:10.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:network_node_manager_i:10.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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