How severe is CVE-2016-8214?

CVE-2016-8214 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, 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 high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-8214 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-8214?

CVE-2016-8214 primarily affects Emc Avamar Data Store. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8214?

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

When was CVE-2016-8214 published?

CVE-2016-8214 was published on 2017-01-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-8214

CVE-2016-8214 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Emc Avamar Data Store with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. 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-275.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-275
Affected product: Emc Avamar Data Store
Published: 2017-01-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

EMC Avamar Data Store (ADS) and Avamar Virtual Edition (AVE) versions 7.3.0 and 7.3.1 contain a vulnerability that may allow malicious administrators to compromise Avamar servers.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-8214?: EMC Avamar Data Store (ADS) and Avamar Virtual Edition (AVE) versions 7.3.0 and 7.3.1 contain a vulnerability that may allow malicious administrators to compromise Avamar servers.
How severe is CVE-2016-8214?: CVE-2016-8214 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, 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 high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-8214 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-8214?: CVE-2016-8214 primarily affects Emc Avamar Data Store. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8214?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-8214 published?: CVE-2016-8214 was published on 2017-01-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:emc:avamar_data_store:7.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:avamar_data_store:7.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:avamar_virtual_edition:7.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emc:avamar_virtual_edition:7.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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