How severe is CVE-2016-2012?

CVE-2016-2012 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-2012 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-2012?

CVE-2016-2012 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-2016-2012?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2016-2012 published?

CVE-2016-2012 was published on 2016-05-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-2012

CVE-2016-2012 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hp Network Node Manager I with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
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 attackers to bypass authentication via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-2012?: HPE Network Node Manager i (NNMi) 9.20, 9.23, 9.24, 9.25, 10.00, and 10.01 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2016-2012?: CVE-2016-2012 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-2012 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-2012?: CVE-2016-2012 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-2016-2012?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-2012 published?: CVE-2016-2012 was published on 2016-05-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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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