How severe is CVE-2016-6601?

CVE-2016-6601 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-2016-6601 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 97% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-6601?

CVE-2016-6601 primarily affects Zohocorp Webnms Framework. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6601?

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-2016-6601 published?

CVE-2016-6601 was published on 2017-01-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-6601

CVE-2016-6601 is a high-severity vulnerability in Zohocorp Webnms Framework with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 97% places it in the 100th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 97% (100th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Zohocorp Webnms Framework
Published: 2017-01-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the file download functionality in ZOHO WebNMS Framework 5.2 and 5.2 SP1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the fileName parameter to servlets/FetchFile.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-6601?: Directory traversal vulnerability in the file download functionality in ZOHO WebNMS Framework 5.2 and 5.2 SP1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the fileName parameter to servlets/FetchFile.
How severe is CVE-2016-6601?: CVE-2016-6601 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-2016-6601 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 97% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-6601?: CVE-2016-6601 primarily affects Zohocorp Webnms Framework. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6601?: 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-2016-6601 published?: CVE-2016-6601 was published on 2017-01-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:webnms_framework:5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zohocorp:webnms_framework:5.2:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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