How severe is CVE-2016-4010?

CVE-2016-4010 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-4010 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 93% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-4010?

CVE-2016-4010 primarily affects Magento. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-4010?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2016-4010 published?

CVE-2016-4010 was published on 2017-01-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-4010

CVE-2016-4010 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Magento with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 93% places it in the 100th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-74.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 93% (100th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-74
Affected product: Magento
Published: 2017-01-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Magento CE and EE before 2.0.6 allows remote attackers to conduct PHP objection injection attacks and execute arbitrary PHP code via crafted serialized shopping cart data.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-4010?: Magento CE and EE before 2.0.6 allows remote attackers to conduct PHP objection injection attacks and execute arbitrary PHP code via crafted serialized shopping cart data.
How severe is CVE-2016-4010?: CVE-2016-4010 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-4010 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 93% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-4010?: CVE-2016-4010 primarily affects Magento. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4010?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2016-4010 published?: CVE-2016-4010 was published on 2017-01-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:magento:magento:*:*:*:*:community:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:magento:magento:*:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*

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