How severe is CVE-2016-4406?

CVE-2016-4406 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-4406 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-4406?

CVE-2016-4406 primarily affects Hp Integrated Lights-out 3 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-4406?

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

When was CVE-2016-4406 published?

CVE-2016-4406 was published on 2018-08-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-4406

CVE-2016-4406 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hp Integrated Lights-out 3 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Hp Integrated Lights-out 3 Firmware
Published: 2018-08-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A remote cross site scripting vulnerability was identified in HPE iLO 3 all version prior to v1.88 and HPE iLO 4 all versions prior to v2.44.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-4406?: A remote cross site scripting vulnerability was identified in HPE iLO 3 all version prior to v1.88 and HPE iLO 4 all versions prior to v2.44.
How severe is CVE-2016-4406?: CVE-2016-4406 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-4406 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-4406?: CVE-2016-4406 primarily affects Hp Integrated Lights-out 3 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4406?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-4406 published?: CVE-2016-4406 was published on 2018-08-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:hp:integrated_lights-out_3_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:integrated_lights-out_4_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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