How severe is CVE-2016-8016?

CVE-2016-8016 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.4, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-8016 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-8016?

CVE-2016-8016 affects Mcafee Virusscan Enterprise. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8016?

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

When was CVE-2016-8016 published?

CVE-2016-8016 was published on 2017-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-8016

CVE-2016-8016 is a low-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Virusscan Enterprise with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.4. 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: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.4)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Mcafee Virusscan Enterprise
Published: 2017-03-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Information exposure in Intel Security VirusScan Enterprise Linux (VSEL) 2.0.3 (and earlier) allows authenticated remote attackers to obtain the existence of unauthorized files on the system via a URL parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-8016?: Information exposure in Intel Security VirusScan Enterprise Linux (VSEL) 2.0.3 (and earlier) allows authenticated remote attackers to obtain the existence of unauthorized files on the system via a URL parameter.
How severe is CVE-2016-8016?: CVE-2016-8016 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.4, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-8016 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-8016?: CVE-2016-8016 affects Mcafee Virusscan Enterprise. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8016?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-8016 published?: CVE-2016-8016 was published on 2017-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:virusscan_enterprise:*:*:*:*:*:linux:*:*

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