How severe is CVE-2016-3091?

CVE-2016-3091 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 none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-3091 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-3091?

CVE-2016-3091 primarily affects Cloud Foundry Diego. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3091?

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-2016-3091 published?

CVE-2016-3091 was published on 2017-06-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-3091

CVE-2016-3091 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cloud Foundry Diego 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-19.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-19
Affected product: Cloud Foundry Diego
Published: 2017-06-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cloud Foundry Diego 0.1468.0 through 0.1470.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-3091?: Cloud Foundry Diego 0.1468.0 through 0.1470.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2016-3091?: CVE-2016-3091 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 none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-3091 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-3091?: CVE-2016-3091 primarily affects Cloud Foundry Diego. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3091?: 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-2016-3091 published?: CVE-2016-3091 was published on 2017-06-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/05/17/8

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:cloud_foundry:diego:0.1468.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cloud_foundry:diego:0.1469.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cloud_foundry:diego:0.1470.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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