How severe is CVE-2016-3108?

CVE-2016-3108 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, 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 none.

Is CVE-2016-3108 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-3108?

CVE-2016-3108 affects Pulpproject Pulp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3108?

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-2016-3108 published?

CVE-2016-3108 was published on 2017-06-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-3108

CVE-2016-3108 is a high-severity vulnerability in Pulpproject Pulp with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. 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-59.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
CVSS v2: 3.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (17th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-59
Affected product: Pulpproject Pulp
Published: 2017-06-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The pulp-gen-nodes-certificate script in Pulp before 2.8.3 allows local users to leak the keys or write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-3108?: The pulp-gen-nodes-certificate script in Pulp before 2.8.3 allows local users to leak the keys or write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack.
How severe is CVE-2016-3108?: CVE-2016-3108 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, 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 none.
Is CVE-2016-3108 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-3108?: CVE-2016-3108 affects Pulpproject Pulp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3108?: 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-2016-3108 published?: CVE-2016-3108 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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