How severe is CVE-2016-6648?

CVE-2016-6648 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-6648 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-6648?

CVE-2016-6648 primarily affects Emc Recoverpoint. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6648?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2016-6648 published?

CVE-2016-6648 was published on 2017-02-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-6648

CVE-2016-6648 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Emc Recoverpoint with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4. 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-275.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.4)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-275
Affected product: Emc Recoverpoint
Published: 2017-02-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

EMC RecoverPoint versions before 4.4.1.1 and EMC RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines versions before 5.0 are affected by sensitive information disclosure vulnerability as a result of incorrect permissions set on a sensitive system file. A malicious administrator with configuration privileges may access this sensitive system file and compromise the affected system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-6648?: EMC RecoverPoint versions before 4.4.1.1 and EMC RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines versions before 5.0 are affected by sensitive information disclosure vulnerability as a result of incorrect permissions set on a sensitive system file. A malicious administrator with configuration privileges may access this sensitive system file and compromise the affected system.
How severe is CVE-2016-6648?: CVE-2016-6648 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-6648 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-6648?: CVE-2016-6648 primarily affects Emc Recoverpoint. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6648?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-6648 published?: CVE-2016-6648 was published on 2017-02-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:emc:recoverpoint:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:recoverpoint_for_virtual_machines:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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