How severe is CVE-2016-5081?

CVE-2016-5081 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-2016-5081 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-5081?

CVE-2016-5081 primarily affects Zmodo Zp-ibh-13w. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5081?

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-2016-5081 published?

CVE-2016-5081 was published on 2016-08-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-5081

CVE-2016-5081 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Zmodo Zp-ibh-13w 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Zmodo Zp-ibh-13w
Published: 2016-08-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

ZModo ZP-NE14-S and ZP-IBH-13W devices have a hardcoded root password, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a TELNET session.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-5081?: ZModo ZP-NE14-S and ZP-IBH-13W devices have a hardcoded root password, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a TELNET session.
How severe is CVE-2016-5081?: CVE-2016-5081 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-2016-5081 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-5081?: CVE-2016-5081 primarily affects Zmodo Zp-ibh-13w. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5081?: 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-2016-5081 published?: CVE-2016-5081 was published on 2016-08-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:h:zmodo:zp-ibh-13w:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:zmodo:zp-ne-14-s:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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