How severe is CVE-2016-2021?

CVE-2016-2021 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, 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 none.

Is CVE-2016-2021 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-2016-2021?

CVE-2016-2021 primarily affects Hp Matrix Operating Environment. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2021?

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-2016-2021 published?

CVE-2016-2021 was published on 2016-06-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-2021

CVE-2016-2021 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hp Matrix Operating Environment with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
CVSS v2: 7.7
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Hp Matrix Operating Environment
Published: 2016-06-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

HPE Systems Insight Manager (SIM) before 7.5.1 allows remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information or modify data via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-2017, CVE-2016-2019, CVE-2016-2020, CVE-2016-2022, and CVE-2016-2030.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-2021?: HPE Systems Insight Manager (SIM) before 7.5.1 allows remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information or modify data via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-2017, CVE-2016-2019, CVE-2016-2020, CVE-2016-2022, and CVE-2016-2030.
How severe is CVE-2016-2021?: CVE-2016-2021 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, 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 none.
Is CVE-2016-2021 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-2016-2021?: CVE-2016-2021 primarily affects Hp Matrix Operating Environment. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2021?: 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-2016-2021 published?: CVE-2016-2021 was published on 2016-06-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:hp:matrix_operating_environment:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:systems_insight_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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