How severe is CVE-2016-9314?

CVE-2016-9314 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-9314 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-9314?

CVE-2016-9314 affects Trendmicro Interscan Web Security Virtual Appliance. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9314?

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-2016-9314 published?

CVE-2016-9314 was published on 2017-02-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-9314

CVE-2016-9314 is a high-severity vulnerability in Trendmicro Interscan Web Security Virtual Appliance with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Trendmicro Interscan Web Security Virtual Appliance
Published: 2017-02-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Sensitive Information Disclosure in com.trend.iwss.gui.servlet.ConfigBackup in Trend Micro InterScan Web Security Virtual Appliance (IWSVA) version 6.5-SP2_Build_Linux_1707 and earlier allows authenticated, remote users with least privileges to backup the system configuration and download it onto their local machine. This backup file contains sensitive information like passwd/shadow files, RSA certificates, Private Keys and Default Passphrase, etc. This was resolved in Version 6.5 CP 1737.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-9314?: Sensitive Information Disclosure in com.trend.iwss.gui.servlet.ConfigBackup in Trend Micro InterScan Web Security Virtual Appliance (IWSVA) version 6.5-SP2_Build_Linux_1707 and earlier allows authenticated, remote users with least privileges to backup the system configuration and download it onto their local machine. This backup file contains sensitive information like passwd/shadow files, RSA certificates, Private Keys and Default Passphrase, etc. This was resolved in Version 6.5 CP 1737.
How severe is CVE-2016-9314?: CVE-2016-9314 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-9314 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-9314?: CVE-2016-9314 affects Trendmicro Interscan Web Security Virtual Appliance. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9314?: 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-2016-9314 published?: CVE-2016-9314 was published on 2017-02-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:trendmicro:interscan_web_security_virtual_appliance:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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