How severe is CVE-2016-4376?

CVE-2016-4376 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-4376 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-4376?

CVE-2016-4376 primarily affects Broadcom Fabric Operating System. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-4376?

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

When was CVE-2016-4376 published?

CVE-2016-4376 was published on 2016-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-4376

CVE-2016-4376 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Broadcom Fabric Operating System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-254.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 7.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-254
Affected product: Broadcom Fabric Operating System
Published: 2016-08-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

HPE FOS before 7.4.1d and 8.x before 8.0.1 on StoreFabric B switches allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-4376?: HPE FOS before 7.4.1d and 8.x before 8.0.1 on StoreFabric B switches allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2016-4376?: CVE-2016-4376 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-4376 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-4376?: CVE-2016-4376 primarily affects Broadcom Fabric Operating System. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4376?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-4376 published?: CVE-2016-4376 was published on 2016-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:broadcom:fabric_operating_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:broadcom:fabric_operating_system:8.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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