What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-1542?

CVE-2016-1542 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.5 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 71.3%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2016-1542?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2016-1542. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 71.3%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2016-1542?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2016-1542. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Bladelogic Server Automation Console CVE-2016-1542

HIGH

Improper Input Validation (CWE-20)

2016-06-13 cret@cert.org

Authentication Bypass Bladelogic Server Automation Console

7.5

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.5 HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Jun 13, 2016 - 14:59 cve.org

HIGH 7.5

DescriptionCVE.org

AnalysisAI

The RPC API in RSCD agent in BMC BladeLogic Server Automation (BSA) 8.2.x, 8.3.x, 8.5.x, 8.6.x, and 8.7.x on Linux and UNIX allows remote attackers to bypass authorization and enumerate users by. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and EPSS exploitation probability 71.3%.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-20. The RPC API in RSCD agent in BMC BladeLogic Server Automation (BSA) 8.2.x, 8.3.x, 8.5.x, 8.6.x, and 8.7.x on Linux and UNIX allows remote attackers to bypass authorization and enumerate users by sending an action packet to xmlrpc after an authorization failure. Affected products include: Bmc Bladelogic Server Automation Console.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.