How severe is CVE-2016-6650?

CVE-2016-6650 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-6650 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-6650?

CVE-2016-6650 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-2016-6650?

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-2016-6650 published?

CVE-2016-6650 was published on 2017-03-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-6650

CVE-2016-6650 is a high-severity vulnerability in Emc Recoverpoint 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: 2.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Emc Recoverpoint
Published: 2017-03-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

EMC RecoverPoint versions prior to 5.0 and EMC RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines versions prior to 5.0 have an SSL Stripping Vulnerability that may potentially be exploited by malicious users to compromise the affected system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-6650?: EMC RecoverPoint versions prior to 5.0 and EMC RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines versions prior to 5.0 have an SSL Stripping Vulnerability that may potentially be exploited by malicious users to compromise the affected system.
How severe is CVE-2016-6650?: CVE-2016-6650 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-6650 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-6650?: CVE-2016-6650 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-2016-6650?: 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-2016-6650 published?: CVE-2016-6650 was published on 2017-03-21 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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