How severe is CVE-2016-7454?

CVE-2016-7454 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-7454 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-7454?

CVE-2016-7454 affects Technicolor Xfinity Gateway Router Dpc3941t Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7454?

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-2016-7454 published?

CVE-2016-7454 was published on 2016-12-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-7454

CVE-2016-7454 is a high-severity vulnerability in Technicolor Xfinity Gateway Router Dpc3941t Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0. 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-352.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.0)
CVSS v2: 7.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Technicolor Xfinity Gateway Router Dpc3941t Firmware
Published: 2016-12-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

CSRF vulnerability on Technicolor TC dpc3941T (formerly Cisco dpc3941T) devices with firmware dpc3941-P20-18-v303r20421733-160413a-CMCST allows an attacker to change the Wi-Fi password, open the remote management interface, or reset the router.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-7454?: CSRF vulnerability on Technicolor TC dpc3941T (formerly Cisco dpc3941T) devices with firmware dpc3941-P20-18-v303r20421733-160413a-CMCST allows an attacker to change the Wi-Fi password, open the remote management interface, or reset the router.
How severe is CVE-2016-7454?: CVE-2016-7454 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-7454 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-7454?: CVE-2016-7454 affects Technicolor Xfinity Gateway Router Dpc3941t Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7454?: 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-2016-7454 published?: CVE-2016-7454 was published on 2016-12-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:technicolor:xfinity_gateway_router_dpc3941t_firmware:dpc3941-p20-18-v303r20421733-160413a-cmcst:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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