How severe is CVE-2016-6641?

CVE-2016-6641 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-6641 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-6641?

CVE-2016-6641 affects Emc Vipr Srm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6641?

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-2016-6641 published?

CVE-2016-6641 was published on 2016-09-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-6641

CVE-2016-6641 is a high-severity vulnerability in Emc Vipr Srm with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.6)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Emc Vipr Srm
Published: 2016-09-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in EMC ViPR SRM before 3.7.2 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-6641?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in EMC ViPR SRM before 3.7.2 allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2016-6641?: CVE-2016-6641 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-6641 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-6641?: CVE-2016-6641 affects Emc Vipr Srm. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6641?: 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-2016-6641 published?: CVE-2016-6641 was published on 2016-09-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:emc:vipr_srm:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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