How severe is CVE-2016-2349?

CVE-2016-2349 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-2349 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-2349?

CVE-2016-2349 primarily affects Bmc Remedy Action Request System. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2349?

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-2016-2349 published?

CVE-2016-2349 was published on 2016-12-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-2349

CVE-2016-2349 is a high-severity vulnerability in Bmc Remedy Action Request System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-640.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-640
Affected product: Bmc Remedy Action Request System
Published: 2016-12-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Remedy AR System Server in BMC Remedy 8.1 SP 2, 9.0, 9.0 SP 1, and 9.1 allows attackers to reset arbitrary passwords via a blank previous password.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-2349?: Remedy AR System Server in BMC Remedy 8.1 SP 2, 9.0, 9.0 SP 1, and 9.1 allows attackers to reset arbitrary passwords via a blank previous password.
How severe is CVE-2016-2349?: CVE-2016-2349 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-2349 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-2349?: CVE-2016-2349 primarily affects Bmc Remedy Action Request System. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2349?: 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-2016-2349 published?: CVE-2016-2349 was published on 2016-12-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:bmc:remedy_action_request_system:8.1:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bmc:remedy_action_request_system:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bmc:remedy_action_request_system:9.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:bmc:remedy_action_request_system:9.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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