How severe is CVE-2016-2015?

CVE-2016-2015 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-2015 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-2015?

CVE-2016-2015 affects Hp System Management Homepage. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2015?

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-2016-2015 published?

CVE-2016-2015 was published on 2016-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-2015

CVE-2016-2015 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hp System Management Homepage with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
CVSS v2: 6.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Hp System Management Homepage
Published: 2016-05-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

HPE System Management Homepage before 7.5.5 allows local users to obtain sensitive information or modify data via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-2015?: HPE System Management Homepage before 7.5.5 allows local users to obtain sensitive information or modify data via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2016-2015?: CVE-2016-2015 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-2015 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-2015?: CVE-2016-2015 affects Hp System Management Homepage. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2015?: 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-2016-2015 published?: CVE-2016-2015 was published on 2016-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hp:system_management_homepage:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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