How severe is CVE-2016-5077?

CVE-2016-5077 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-2016-5077 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-5077?

CVE-2016-5077 primarily affects Netikus Eventsentry. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5077?

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

When was CVE-2016-5077 published?

CVE-2016-5077 was published on 2017-04-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-5077

CVE-2016-5077 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Netikus Eventsentry 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: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Netikus Eventsentry
Published: 2017-04-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Netikus EventSentry before 3.2.1.44 has XSS via SNMP.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-5077?: Netikus EventSentry before 3.2.1.44 has XSS via SNMP.
How severe is CVE-2016-5077?: CVE-2016-5077 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-2016-5077 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-5077?: CVE-2016-5077 primarily affects Netikus Eventsentry. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5077?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-5077 published?: CVE-2016-5077 was published on 2017-04-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://community.rapid7.com/community/infosec/blog/2016/09/07/multiple-disclosures-for-multiple-network-management-systems-part-2

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:netikus:eventsentry:3.2.1.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netikus:eventsentry:3.2.1.22:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:netikus:eventsentry:3.2.1.30:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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