How severe is CVE-2016-2102?

CVE-2016-2102 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-2102 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-2102?

CVE-2016-2102 affects Haproxy. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2102?

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

When was CVE-2016-2102 published?

CVE-2016-2102 was published on 2017-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-2102

CVE-2016-2102 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Haproxy with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Haproxy
Published: 2017-08-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

HAProxy statistics in openstack-tripleo-image-elements are non-authenticated over the network.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-2102?: HAProxy statistics in openstack-tripleo-image-elements are non-authenticated over the network.
How severe is CVE-2016-2102?: CVE-2016-2102 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-2102 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-2102?: CVE-2016-2102 affects Haproxy. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2102?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-2102 published?: CVE-2016-2102 was published on 2017-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1311145

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:haproxy:haproxy:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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