How severe is CVE-2016-7824?

CVE-2016-7824 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-7824 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-2016-7824?

CVE-2016-7824 affects Buffalotech Wnc01wh Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7824?

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-2016-7824 published?

CVE-2016-7824 was published on 2017-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-7824

CVE-2016-7824 is a high-severity vulnerability in Buffalotech Wnc01wh Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Buffalotech Wnc01wh Firmware
Published: 2017-06-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Buffalo NC01WH devices with firmware version 1.0.0.8 and earlier allows authenticated attackers to bypass access restriction to enable the debug option via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-7824?: Buffalo NC01WH devices with firmware version 1.0.0.8 and earlier allows authenticated attackers to bypass access restriction to enable the debug option via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2016-7824?: CVE-2016-7824 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-7824 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-2016-7824?: CVE-2016-7824 affects Buffalotech Wnc01wh Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7824?: 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-2016-7824 published?: CVE-2016-7824 was published on 2017-06-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:buffalotech:wnc01wh_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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