How severe is CVE-2016-7145?

CVE-2016-7145 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-7145 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-7145?

CVE-2016-7145 affects Nefarious2 Project Nefarious2. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7145?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2016-7145 published?

CVE-2016-7145 was published on 2017-03-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-7145

CVE-2016-7145 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Nefarious2 Project Nefarious2 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Nefarious2 Project Nefarious2
Published: 2017-03-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The m_authenticate function in ircd/m_authenticate.c in nefarious2 allows remote attackers to spoof certificate fingerprints and consequently log in as another user via a crafted AUTHENTICATE parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-7145?: The m_authenticate function in ircd/m_authenticate.c in nefarious2 allows remote attackers to spoof certificate fingerprints and consequently log in as another user via a crafted AUTHENTICATE parameter.
How severe is CVE-2016-7145?: CVE-2016-7145 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-7145 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-7145?: CVE-2016-7145 affects Nefarious2 Project Nefarious2. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7145?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2016-7145 published?: CVE-2016-7145 was published on 2017-03-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:nefarious2_project:nefarious2:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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