How severe is CVE-2016-2230?

CVE-2016-2230 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-2230 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-2016-2230?

CVE-2016-2230 affects Openelec. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2230?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2016-2230 published?

CVE-2016-2230 was published on 2016-02-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-2230

CVE-2016-2230 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Openelec with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-255.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Openelec
Published: 2016-02-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

OpenELEC and RasPlex devices have a hardcoded password for the root account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via an SSH session.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-2230?: OpenELEC and RasPlex devices have a hardcoded password for the root account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via an SSH session.
How severe is CVE-2016-2230?: CVE-2016-2230 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-2230 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-2016-2230?: CVE-2016-2230 affects Openelec. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2230?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2016-2230 published?: CVE-2016-2230 was published on 2016-02-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:openelec:openelec:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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