CVE-2016-5664
CVE-2016-5664 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Accellion Kiteworks Appliance with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-22.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (83rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Accellion Kiteworks Appliance
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Directory traversal vulnerability on Accellion Kiteworks appliances before kw2016.03.00 allows remote attackers to read files via a crafted URI.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-5664?
- Directory traversal vulnerability on Accellion Kiteworks appliances before kw2016.03.00 allows remote attackers to read files via a crafted URI.
- How severe is CVE-2016-5664?
- CVE-2016-5664 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2016-5664 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-5664?
- CVE-2016-5664 affects Accellion Kiteworks Appliance. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-5664?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2016-5664 published?
- CVE-2016-5664 was published on 2016-08-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:accellion:kiteworks_appliance:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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