CVE-2016-6159
CVE-2016-6159 is a high-severity vulnerability in Huawei Ws331a Router Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-287.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 6.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-287
- Affected product: Huawei Ws331a Router Firmware
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- Last modified:
Description
The management interface of Huawei WS331a routers with software before WS331a-10 V100R001C01B112 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and obtain administrative access by sending "special packages" to the LAN interface.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-6159?
- The management interface of Huawei WS331a routers with software before WS331a-10 V100R001C01B112 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and obtain administrative access by sending "special packages" to the LAN interface.
- How severe is CVE-2016-6159?
- CVE-2016-6159 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2016-6159 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-6159?
- CVE-2016-6159 affects Huawei Ws331a Router Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-6159?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2016-6159 published?
- CVE-2016-6159 was published on 2016-09-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:huawei:ws331a_router_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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