How severe is CVE-2016-2396?

CVE-2016-2396 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-2396 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-2396?

CVE-2016-2396 primarily affects Sonicwall Analyzer. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2396?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2016-2396 published?

CVE-2016-2396 was published on 2016-02-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-2396

CVE-2016-2396 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Sonicwall Analyzer with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9. 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-77.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.9)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-77
Affected product: Sonicwall Analyzer
Published: 2016-02-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The GMS ViewPoint (GMSVP) web application in Dell SonicWALL GMS, Analyzer, and UMA EM5000 7.2, 8.0, and 8.1 before Hotfix 168056 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via vectors related to configuration input.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-2396?: The GMS ViewPoint (GMSVP) web application in Dell SonicWALL GMS, Analyzer, and UMA EM5000 7.2, 8.0, and 8.1 before Hotfix 168056 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via vectors related to configuration input.
How severe is CVE-2016-2396?: CVE-2016-2396 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-2396 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-2396?: CVE-2016-2396 primarily affects Sonicwall Analyzer. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2396?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2016-2396 published?: CVE-2016-2396 was published on 2016-02-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:a:sonicwall:analyzer:7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sonicwall:analyzer:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sonicwall:analyzer:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sonicwall:global_management_system:7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sonicwall:global_management_system:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sonicwall:global_management_system:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sonicwall:uma_em5000_firmware:7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sonicwall:uma_em5000_firmware:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sonicwall:uma_em5000_firmware:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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