How severe is CVE-2016-8518?

CVE-2016-8518 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 none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-8518 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-8518?

CVE-2016-8518 affects Hp Systems Insight Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8518?

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-2016-8518 published?

CVE-2016-8518 was published on 2018-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-8518

CVE-2016-8518 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hp Systems Insight Manager 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.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Hp Systems Insight Manager
Published: 2018-02-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A remote denial of service vulnerability in HPE Systems Insight Manager in all versions prior to 7.6 was found.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-8518?: A remote denial of service vulnerability in HPE Systems Insight Manager in all versions prior to 7.6 was found.
How severe is CVE-2016-8518?: CVE-2016-8518 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 none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-8518 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-8518?: CVE-2016-8518 affects Hp Systems Insight Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8518?: 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-2016-8518 published?: CVE-2016-8518 was published on 2018-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hp:systems_insight_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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