How severe is CVE-2016-8378?

CVE-2016-8378 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-8378 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-8378?

CVE-2016-8378 affects Lynxspring Jenesys Bas Bridge. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8378?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2016-8378 published?

CVE-2016-8378 was published on 2017-02-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-8378

CVE-2016-8378 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Lynxspring Jenesys Bas Bridge with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-255.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Lynxspring Jenesys Bas Bridge
Published: 2017-02-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in Lynxspring JENEsys BAS Bridge versions 1.1.8 and older. The application's database lacks sufficient safeguards for protecting credentials.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-8378?: An issue was discovered in Lynxspring JENEsys BAS Bridge versions 1.1.8 and older. The application's database lacks sufficient safeguards for protecting credentials.
How severe is CVE-2016-8378?: CVE-2016-8378 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-8378 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-8378?: CVE-2016-8378 affects Lynxspring Jenesys Bas Bridge. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8378?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2016-8378 published?: CVE-2016-8378 was published on 2017-02-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:lynxspring:jenesys_bas_bridge:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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