How severe is CVE-2016-8580?

CVE-2016-8580 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-2016-8580 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-8580?

CVE-2016-8580 primarily affects Alienvault Open Source Security Information And Event Management. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8580?

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-2016-8580 published?

CVE-2016-8580 was published on 2016-10-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-8580

CVE-2016-8580 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Alienvault Open Source Security Information And Event Management 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Alienvault Open Source Security Information And Event Management
Published: 2016-10-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

PHP object injection vulnerabilities exist in multiple widget files in AlienVault OSSIM and USM before 5.3.2. These vulnerabilities allow arbitrary PHP code execution via magic methods in included classes.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-8580?: PHP object injection vulnerabilities exist in multiple widget files in AlienVault OSSIM and USM before 5.3.2. These vulnerabilities allow arbitrary PHP code execution via magic methods in included classes.
How severe is CVE-2016-8580?: CVE-2016-8580 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-2016-8580 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-8580?: CVE-2016-8580 primarily affects Alienvault Open Source Security Information And Event Management. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8580?: 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-2016-8580 published?: CVE-2016-8580 was published on 2016-10-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:alienvault:open_source_security_information_and_event_management:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:alienvault:unified_security_management:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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