How severe is CVE-2016-5788?

CVE-2016-5788 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 10.0, 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-2016-5788 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-5788?

CVE-2016-5788 primarily affects Ge Bently Nevada 3500/22m Usb Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5788?

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-2016-5788 published?

CVE-2016-5788 was published on 2016-11-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-5788

CVE-2016-5788 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ge Bently Nevada 3500/22m Usb Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 10.0. 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-254.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 10.0)
CVSS v2: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-254
Affected product: Ge Bently Nevada 3500/22m Usb Firmware
Published: 2016-11-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

General Electric (GE) Bently Nevada 3500/22M USB with firmware before 5.0 and Bently Nevada 3500/22M Serial have open ports, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain privileged access via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-5788?: General Electric (GE) Bently Nevada 3500/22M USB with firmware before 5.0 and Bently Nevada 3500/22M Serial have open ports, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain privileged access via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2016-5788?: CVE-2016-5788 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 10.0, 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-2016-5788 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-5788?: CVE-2016-5788 primarily affects Ge Bently Nevada 3500/22m Usb Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5788?: 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-2016-5788 published?: CVE-2016-5788 was published on 2016-11-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:ge:bently_nevada_3500\/22m_usb_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ge:bently_nevada_3500\/22m_serial_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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