How severe is CVE-2016-3107?

CVE-2016-3107 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-3107 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-3107?

CVE-2016-3107 affects Pulpproject Pulp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3107?

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

When was CVE-2016-3107 published?

CVE-2016-3107 was published on 2017-06-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-3107

CVE-2016-3107 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Pulpproject Pulp with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (10th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Pulpproject Pulp
Published: 2017-06-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Node certificate in Pulp before 2.8.3 contains the private key, and is stored in a world-readable file in the "/etc/pki/pulp/nodes/" directory, which allows local users to gain access to sensitive data.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-3107?: The Node certificate in Pulp before 2.8.3 contains the private key, and is stored in a world-readable file in the "/etc/pki/pulp/nodes/" directory, which allows local users to gain access to sensitive data.
How severe is CVE-2016-3107?: CVE-2016-3107 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-3107 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-3107?: CVE-2016-3107 affects Pulpproject Pulp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3107?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-3107 published?: CVE-2016-3107 was published on 2017-06-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:pulpproject:pulp:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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