How severe is CVE-2016-2353?

CVE-2016-2353 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-2016-2353 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-2353?

CVE-2016-2353 affects Accellion File Transfer Appliance. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2353?

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-2016-2353 published?

CVE-2016-2353 was published on 2016-05-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-2353

CVE-2016-2353 is a high-severity vulnerability in Accellion File Transfer Appliance 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: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Accellion File Transfer Appliance
Published: 2016-05-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Accellion File Transfer Appliance (FTA) before FTA_9_12_40 allows local users to add an SSH key to an arbitrary group, and consequently gain privileges, via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-2353?: The Accellion File Transfer Appliance (FTA) before FTA_9_12_40 allows local users to add an SSH key to an arbitrary group, and consequently gain privileges, via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2016-2353?: CVE-2016-2353 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-2016-2353 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-2353?: CVE-2016-2353 affects Accellion File Transfer Appliance. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2353?: 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-2016-2353 published?: CVE-2016-2353 was published on 2016-05-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:accellion:file_transfer_appliance:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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