How severe is CVE-2016-3106?

CVE-2016-3106 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-3106 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-3106?

CVE-2016-3106 affects Pulpproject Pulp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3106?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2016-3106 published?

CVE-2016-3106 was published on 2017-04-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-3106

CVE-2016-3106 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Pulpproject Pulp with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-362.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-362
Affected product: Pulpproject Pulp
Published: 2017-04-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Pulp before 2.8.3 creates a temporary directory during CA key generation in an insecure manner.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-3106?: Pulp before 2.8.3 creates a temporary directory during CA key generation in an insecure manner.
How severe is CVE-2016-3106?: CVE-2016-3106 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-3106 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-3106?: CVE-2016-3106 affects Pulpproject Pulp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3106?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-3106 published?: CVE-2016-3106 was published on 2017-04-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:pulpproject:pulp:2.8.2-1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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