How severe is CVE-2016-6537?

CVE-2016-6537 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-6537 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-6537?

CVE-2016-6537 affects Aver Eh6108h+ Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6537?

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-2016-6537 published?

CVE-2016-6537 was published on 2016-09-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-6537

CVE-2016-6537 is a high-severity vulnerability in Aver Eh6108h+ 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
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 store passwords in a cleartext base64 format and require cleartext credentials in HTTP Cookie headers, which allows context-dependent attacks to obtain sensitive information by reading these strings.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-6537?: AVer Information EH6108H+ devices with firmware X9.03.24.00.07l store passwords in a cleartext base64 format and require cleartext credentials in HTTP Cookie headers, which allows context-dependent attacks to obtain sensitive information by reading these strings.
How severe is CVE-2016-6537?: CVE-2016-6537 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-6537 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-6537?: CVE-2016-6537 affects Aver Eh6108h+ Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6537?: 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-2016-6537 published?: CVE-2016-6537 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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