How severe is CVE-2016-2027?

CVE-2016-2027 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-2027 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-2027?

CVE-2016-2027 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-2016-2027?

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-2016-2027 published?

CVE-2016-2027 was published on 2016-06-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-2027

CVE-2016-2027 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hp Matrix Operating Environment with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Hp Matrix Operating Environment
Published: 2016-06-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

HPE Matrix Operating Environment before 7.5.1 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-2026.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-2027?: HPE Matrix Operating Environment before 7.5.1 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-2026.
How severe is CVE-2016-2027?: CVE-2016-2027 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-2027 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-2027?: CVE-2016-2027 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-2016-2027?: 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-2016-2027 published?: CVE-2016-2027 was published on 2016-06-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://h20566.www2.hpe.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c05150888

Affected products (2)

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

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