CVE-2016-2311

CVE-2016-2311 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Blackbox Alertwerks Servsensor Junior Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-200.

Key facts

Description

Black Box AlertWerks ServSensor with firmware before SP473, AlertWerks ServSensor Junior with firmware before SP473, AlertWerks ServSensor Junior with PoE with firmware before SP473, and AlertWerks ServSensor Contact with firmware before SP473 allow remote authenticated users to discover administrator and user passwords via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-2311?
Black Box AlertWerks ServSensor with firmware before SP473, AlertWerks ServSensor Junior with firmware before SP473, AlertWerks ServSensor Junior with PoE with firmware before SP473, and AlertWerks ServSensor Contact with firmware before SP473 allow remote authenticated users to discover administrator and user passwords via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2016-2311?
CVE-2016-2311 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-2311 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-2311?
CVE-2016-2311 primarily affects Blackbox Alertwerks Servsensor Junior Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2311?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-2311 published?
CVE-2016-2311 was published on 2016-05-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

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