How severe is CVE-2016-2023?

CVE-2016-2023 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-2023 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-2023?

CVE-2016-2023 affects Hp Restful Interface Tool. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2023?

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

When was CVE-2016-2023 published?

CVE-2016-2023 was published on 2016-05-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-2023

CVE-2016-2023 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hp Restful Interface Tool with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Hp Restful Interface Tool
Published: 2016-05-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

HPE RESTful Interface Tool 1.40 allows local users to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-2023?: HPE RESTful Interface Tool 1.40 allows local users to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2016-2023?: CVE-2016-2023 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-2023 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-2023?: CVE-2016-2023 affects Hp Restful Interface Tool. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2023?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-2023 published?: CVE-2016-2023 was published on 2016-05-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://h20566.www2.hpe.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c05141083

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hp:restful_interface_tool:1.40:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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