How severe is CVE-2016-8523?

CVE-2016-8523 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-8523 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 17% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-8523?

CVE-2016-8523 affects Hp Smart Storage Administrator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8523?

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-2016-8523 published?

CVE-2016-8523 was published on 2018-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-8523

CVE-2016-8523 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hp Smart Storage Administrator with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 17% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-77.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 17% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-77
Affected product: Hp Smart Storage Administrator
Published: 2018-02-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A Remote Arbitrary Code Execution vulnerability in HPE Smart Storage Administrator version before v2.60.18.0 was found.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-8523?: A Remote Arbitrary Code Execution vulnerability in HPE Smart Storage Administrator version before v2.60.18.0 was found.
How severe is CVE-2016-8523?: CVE-2016-8523 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-8523 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 17% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-8523?: CVE-2016-8523 affects Hp Smart Storage Administrator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8523?: 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-2016-8523 published?: CVE-2016-8523 was published on 2018-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hp:smart_storage_administrator:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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