How severe is CVE-2016-8529?

CVE-2016-8529 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-8529 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-8529?

CVE-2016-8529 affects Hp Lefthand. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8529?

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-2016-8529 published?

CVE-2016-8529 was published on 2018-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-8529

CVE-2016-8529 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hp Lefthand with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.6)
CVSS v2: 7.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Hp Lefthand
Published: 2018-02-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A Remote Arbitrary Command Execution vulnerability in HPE StoreVirtual 4000 Storage and StoreVirtual VSA Software running LeftHand OS version v12.5 and earlier was found. The problem was resolved in LeftHand OS v12.6 or any subsequent version.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-8529?: A Remote Arbitrary Command Execution vulnerability in HPE StoreVirtual 4000 Storage and StoreVirtual VSA Software running LeftHand OS version v12.5 and earlier was found. The problem was resolved in LeftHand OS v12.6 or any subsequent version.
How severe is CVE-2016-8529?: CVE-2016-8529 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-8529 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-8529?: CVE-2016-8529 affects Hp Lefthand. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8529?: 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-2016-8529 published?: CVE-2016-8529 was published on 2018-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:hp:lefthand:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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