How severe is CVE-2016-3704?

CVE-2016-3704 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 high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-3704 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-3704?

CVE-2016-3704 primarily affects Pulpproject Pulp. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3704?

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-2016-3704 published?

CVE-2016-3704 was published on 2017-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-3704

CVE-2016-3704 is a high-severity vulnerability in Pulpproject Pulp 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-255.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Pulpproject Pulp
Published: 2017-06-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Pulp before 2.8.5 uses bash's $RANDOM in an unsafe way to generate passwords.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-3704?: Pulp before 2.8.5 uses bash's $RANDOM in an unsafe way to generate passwords.
How severe is CVE-2016-3704?: CVE-2016-3704 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 high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-3704 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-3704?: CVE-2016-3704 primarily affects Pulpproject Pulp. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3704?: 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-2016-3704 published?: CVE-2016-3704 was published on 2017-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:24:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:pulpproject:pulp:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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