How severe is CVE-2016-4322?

CVE-2016-4322 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-2016-4322 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-4322?

CVE-2016-4322 affects Bmc Bladelogic Server Automation Console. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-4322?

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-2016-4322 published?

CVE-2016-4322 was published on 2016-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-4322

CVE-2016-4322 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Bmc Bladelogic Server Automation Console with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Bmc Bladelogic Server Automation Console
Published: 2016-12-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

BMC BladeLogic Server Automation (BSA) before 8.7 Patch 3 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and consequently read arbitrary files or possibly have unspecified other impact by leveraging a "logic flaw" in the authentication process.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-4322?: BMC BladeLogic Server Automation (BSA) before 8.7 Patch 3 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and consequently read arbitrary files or possibly have unspecified other impact by leveraging a "logic flaw" in the authentication process.
How severe is CVE-2016-4322?: CVE-2016-4322 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-2016-4322 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-4322?: CVE-2016-4322 affects Bmc Bladelogic Server Automation Console. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4322?: 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-2016-4322 published?: CVE-2016-4322 was published on 2016-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:bmc:bladelogic_server_automation_console:8.7.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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