How severe is CVE-2016-7442?

CVE-2016-7442 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-2016-7442 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-7442?

CVE-2016-7442 affects Sophos Unified Threat Management Software. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7442?

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

When was CVE-2016-7442 published?

CVE-2016-7442 was published on 2016-10-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-7442

CVE-2016-7442 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sophos Unified Threat Management Software 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.4)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Sophos Unified Threat Management Software
Published: 2016-10-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Frontend component in Sophos UTM with firmware 9.405-5 and earlier allows local administrators to obtain sensitive password information by reading the "value" field of the proxy user settings in "system settings / scan settings / anti spam" configuration tab.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-7442?: The Frontend component in Sophos UTM with firmware 9.405-5 and earlier allows local administrators to obtain sensitive password information by reading the "value" field of the proxy user settings in "system settings / scan settings / anti spam" configuration tab.
How severe is CVE-2016-7442?: CVE-2016-7442 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-2016-7442 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-7442?: CVE-2016-7442 affects Sophos Unified Threat Management Software. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7442?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-7442 published?: CVE-2016-7442 was published on 2016-10-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sophos:unified_threat_management_software:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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