How severe is CVE-2016-8211?

CVE-2016-8211 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-8211 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-8211?

CVE-2016-8211 primarily affects Dell Emc Data Protection Advisor. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8211?

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-2016-8211 published?

CVE-2016-8211 was published on 2017-02-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-8211

CVE-2016-8211 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Emc Data Protection Advisor with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Dell Emc Data Protection Advisor
Published: 2017-02-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

EMC Data Protection Advisor 6.1.x, EMC Data Protection Advisor 6.2, EMC Data Protection Advisor 6.2.1, EMC Data Protection Advisor 6.2.2, EMC Data Protection Advisor 6.2.3 prior to patch 446 has a path traversal vulnerability that may potentially be exploited by malicious users to compromise the affected system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-8211?: EMC Data Protection Advisor 6.1.x, EMC Data Protection Advisor 6.2, EMC Data Protection Advisor 6.2.1, EMC Data Protection Advisor 6.2.2, EMC Data Protection Advisor 6.2.3 prior to patch 446 has a path traversal vulnerability that may potentially be exploited by malicious users to compromise the affected system.
How severe is CVE-2016-8211?: CVE-2016-8211 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-8211 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-8211?: CVE-2016-8211 primarily affects Dell Emc Data Protection Advisor. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8211?: 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-2016-8211 published?: CVE-2016-8211 was published on 2017-02-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:dell:emc_data_protection_advisor:6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:emc_data_protection_advisor:6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:emc_data_protection_advisor:6.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:emc_data_protection_advisor:6.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:emc_data_protection_advisor:6.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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