How severe is CVE-2016-2246?

CVE-2016-2246 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-2246 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-2246?

CVE-2016-2246 primarily affects Hp Thinpro. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2246?

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-2016-2246 published?

CVE-2016-2246 was published on 2016-12-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-2246

CVE-2016-2246 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hp Thinpro with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Hp Thinpro
Published: 2016-12-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

HP ThinPro 4.4 through 6.1 mishandles the keyboard layout control panel and virtual keyboard application, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions and gain privileges via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-2246?: HP ThinPro 4.4 through 6.1 mishandles the keyboard layout control panel and virtual keyboard application, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions and gain privileges via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2016-2246?: CVE-2016-2246 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-2246 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-2246?: CVE-2016-2246 primarily affects Hp Thinpro. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2246?: 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-2016-2246 published?: CVE-2016-2246 was published on 2016-12-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:o:hp:thinpro:4.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:thinpro:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:thinpro:5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:thinpro:5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:thinpro:5.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:thinpro:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:thinpro:6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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