How severe is CVE-2016-2032?

CVE-2016-2032 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-2016-2032 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-2032?

CVE-2016-2032 primarily affects Arubanetworks Airwave. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2032?

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-2016-2032 published?

CVE-2016-2032 was published on 2020-01-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-2032

CVE-2016-2032 is a high-severity vulnerability in Arubanetworks Airwave 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Arubanetworks Airwave
Published: 2020-01-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability exists in the Aruba AirWave Management Platform 8.x prior to 8.2 in the management interface of an underlying system component called RabbitMQ, which could let a malicious user obtain sensitive information. This interface listens on TCP port 15672 and 55672

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-2032?: A vulnerability exists in the Aruba AirWave Management Platform 8.x prior to 8.2 in the management interface of an underlying system component called RabbitMQ, which could let a malicious user obtain sensitive information. This interface listens on TCP port 15672 and 55672
How severe is CVE-2016-2032?: CVE-2016-2032 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-2016-2032 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-2032?: CVE-2016-2032 primarily affects Arubanetworks Airwave. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2032?: 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-2016-2032 published?: CVE-2016-2032 was published on 2020-01-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:arubanetworks:airwave:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:arubanetworks:aruba_instant:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:arubanetworks:aruba_instant:4.2.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:arubanetworks:arubaos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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