How severe is CVE-2016-5670?

CVE-2016-5670 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-2016-5670 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-2016-5670?

CVE-2016-5670 affects Crestron Dm-txrx-100-str Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5670?

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-2016-5670 published?

CVE-2016-5670 was published on 2016-08-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-5670

CVE-2016-5670 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Crestron Dm-txrx-100-str Firmware 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-255.

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-255
Affected product: Crestron Dm-txrx-100-str Firmware
Published: 2016-08-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Crestron Electronics DM-TXRX-100-STR devices with firmware before 1.3039.00040 have a hardcoded password of admin for the admin account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via the web management interface.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-5670?: Crestron Electronics DM-TXRX-100-STR devices with firmware before 1.3039.00040 have a hardcoded password of admin for the admin account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via the web management interface.
How severe is CVE-2016-5670?: CVE-2016-5670 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-2016-5670 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-2016-5670?: CVE-2016-5670 affects Crestron Dm-txrx-100-str Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5670?: 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-2016-5670 published?: CVE-2016-5670 was published on 2016-08-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:crestron:dm-txrx-100-str_firmware:1.2866.00026:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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