How severe is CVE-2016-5642?

CVE-2016-5642 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-5642 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-5642?

CVE-2016-5642 affects Opmantek Network Management Information System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5642?

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

When was CVE-2016-5642 published?

CVE-2016-5642 was published on 2017-04-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-5642

CVE-2016-5642 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Opmantek Network Management Information System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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 5.4)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (39th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Opmantek Network Management Information System
Published: 2017-04-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Opmantek NMIS before 8.5.12G has XSS via SNMP.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-5642?: Opmantek NMIS before 8.5.12G has XSS via SNMP.
How severe is CVE-2016-5642?: CVE-2016-5642 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-5642 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-5642?: CVE-2016-5642 affects Opmantek Network Management Information System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5642?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-5642 published?: CVE-2016-5642 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 (1)

cpe:2.3:a:opmantek:network_management_information_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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