How severe is CVE-2016-2308?

CVE-2016-2308 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, 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 low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2016-2308 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-2308?

CVE-2016-2308 primarily affects American Auto-matrix Aspect-matrix Building Automation Front-end Solutions Application. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2308?

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-2016-2308 published?

CVE-2016-2308 was published on 2016-10-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-2308

CVE-2016-2308 is a high-severity vulnerability in American Auto-matrix Aspect-matrix Building Automation Front-end Solutions Application with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.6)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: American Auto-matrix Aspect-matrix Building Automation Front-end Solutions Application
Published: 2016-10-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

American Auto-Matrix Aspect-Nexus Building Automation Front-End Solutions application before 3.0.0 and Aspect-Matrix Building Automation Front-End Solutions application store passwords in cleartext, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading a file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-2308?: American Auto-Matrix Aspect-Nexus Building Automation Front-End Solutions application before 3.0.0 and Aspect-Matrix Building Automation Front-End Solutions application store passwords in cleartext, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading a file.
How severe is CVE-2016-2308?: CVE-2016-2308 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, 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 low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2016-2308 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-2308?: CVE-2016-2308 primarily affects American Auto-matrix Aspect-matrix Building Automation Front-end Solutions Application. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2308?: 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-2016-2308 published?: CVE-2016-2308 was published on 2016-10-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-273-01-0

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:american_auto-matrix:aspect-matrix_building_automation_front-end_solutions_application:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:american_auto-matrix:aspect-nexus_building_automation_front-end_solutions_application:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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