How severe is CVE-2016-7171?

CVE-2016-7171 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2016-7171 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-2016-7171?

CVE-2016-7171 affects Netapp Netapp Plug-in. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7171?

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

When was CVE-2016-7171 published?

CVE-2016-7171 was published on 2016-12-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-7171

CVE-2016-7171 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Netapp Netapp Plug-in with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.6. 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-295.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.6)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-295
Affected product: Netapp Netapp Plug-in
Published: 2016-12-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

NetApp Plug-in for Symantec NetBackup prior to version 2.0.1 makes use of a non-unique server certificate, making it vulnerable to impersonation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-7171?: NetApp Plug-in for Symantec NetBackup prior to version 2.0.1 makes use of a non-unique server certificate, making it vulnerable to impersonation.
How severe is CVE-2016-7171?: CVE-2016-7171 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2016-7171 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-2016-7171?: CVE-2016-7171 affects Netapp Netapp Plug-in. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7171?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-7171 published?: CVE-2016-7171 was published on 2016-12-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:netapp:netapp_plug-in:*:*:*:*:*:*:netbackup:*

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