How severe is CVE-2016-6535?

CVE-2016-6535 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-2016-6535 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-2016-6535?

CVE-2016-6535 affects Aver Eh6108h+ Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6535?

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-2016-6535 published?

CVE-2016-6535 was published on 2016-09-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-6535

CVE-2016-6535 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Aver Eh6108h+ 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Aver Eh6108h+ Firmware
Published: 2016-09-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

AVer Information EH6108H+ devices with firmware X9.03.24.00.07l have hardcoded accounts, which allows remote attackers to obtain root access by leveraging knowledge of the credentials and establishing a TELNET session.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-6535?: AVer Information EH6108H+ devices with firmware X9.03.24.00.07l have hardcoded accounts, which allows remote attackers to obtain root access by leveraging knowledge of the credentials and establishing a TELNET session.
How severe is CVE-2016-6535?: CVE-2016-6535 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-2016-6535 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-2016-6535?: CVE-2016-6535 affects Aver Eh6108h+ Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6535?: 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-2016-6535 published?: CVE-2016-6535 was published on 2016-09-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:aver:eh6108h\+_firmware:x9.03.24.00.07l:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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