How severe is CVE-2016-4385?

CVE-2016-4385 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2016-4385 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-4385?

CVE-2016-4385 primarily affects Hp Network Automation. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-4385?

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-2016-4385 published?

CVE-2016-4385 was published on 2016-09-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-4385

CVE-2016-4385 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hp Network Automation with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-502.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-502
Affected product: Hp Network Automation
Published: 2016-09-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The RMI service in HP Network Automation Software 9.1x, 9.2x, 10.0x before 10.00.02.01, and 10.1x before 10.11.00.01 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted serialized Java object, related to the Apache Commons Collections (ACC) and Commons BeanUtils libraries.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-4385?: The RMI service in HP Network Automation Software 9.1x, 9.2x, 10.0x before 10.00.02.01, and 10.1x before 10.11.00.01 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted serialized Java object, related to the Apache Commons Collections (ACC) and Commons BeanUtils libraries.
How severe is CVE-2016-4385?: CVE-2016-4385 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2016-4385 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-4385?: CVE-2016-4385 primarily affects Hp Network Automation. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4385?: 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-2016-4385 published?: CVE-2016-4385 was published on 2016-09-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:a:hp:network_automation:9.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:network_automation:9.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:network_automation:9.22:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:network_automation:9.22.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:network_automation:9.22.02:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:network_automation:10.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:network_automation:10.00.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:network_automation:10.00.02:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:network_automation:10.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:network_automation:10.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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