What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-1557?

CVE-2016-1557 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.8 (Critical). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.2%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2016-1557?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2016-1557. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Wnap320 Firmware CVE-2016-1557

CRITICAL

Information Exposure (CWE-200)

2017-04-21 cret@cert.org

Netgear Information Disclosure Wnap320 Firmware Wndap350 Firmware Wndap360 Firmware

9.8

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

9.8 CRITICAL

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

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:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Apr 21, 2017 - 15:59 cve.org

CRITICAL 9.8

DescriptionCVE.org

Netgear WNAP320, WNDAP350, and WNDAP360 before 3.5.5.0 reveal wireless passwords and administrative usernames and passwords over SNMP.

AnalysisAI

Netgear WNAP320, WNDAP350, and WNDAP360 before 3.5.5.0 reveal wireless passwords and administrative usernames and passwords over SNMP. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. This Exposure of Sensitive Information vulnerability could allow attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Exposure of Sensitive Information (CWE-200), which allows attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed. Netgear WNAP320, WNDAP350, and WNDAP360 before 3.5.5.0 reveal wireless passwords and administrative usernames and passwords over SNMP. Affected products include: Netgear Wnap320 Firmware, Netgear Wndap350 Firmware, Netgear Wndap360 Firmware. Version information: before 3.5.5.0.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Minimize information in error messages, implement proper access controls, encrypt sensitive data at rest and in transit.