CVE-2016-9495
CVE-2016-9495 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hughes Hn7740s Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-798.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 5.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-798
- Affected product: Hughes Hn7740s Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Hughes high-performance broadband satellite modems, models HN7740S DW7000 HN7000S/SM, uses hard coded credentials. Access to the device's default telnet port (23) can be obtained through using one of a few default credentials shared among all devices.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-9495?
- Hughes high-performance broadband satellite modems, models HN7740S DW7000 HN7000S/SM, uses hard coded credentials. Access to the device's default telnet port (23) can be obtained through using one of a few default credentials shared among all devices.
- How severe is CVE-2016-9495?
- CVE-2016-9495 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, 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 high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2016-9495 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-9495?
- CVE-2016-9495 primarily affects Hughes Hn7740s Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-9495?
- 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-2016-9495 published?
- CVE-2016-9495 was published on 2018-07-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:o:hughes:hn7740s_firmware:6.9.0.34:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:hughes:dw7000_firmware:6.9.0.34:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:hughes:hn7000s_firmware:6.9.0.34:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:hughes:hn7000sm_firmware:6.9.0.34:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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