What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-1560?

CVE-2016-1560 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: 81.7%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2016-1560?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2016-1560. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 81.7%.

Ex3000 Firmware CVE-2016-1560

CRITICAL

Use of Hard-coded Credentials (CWE-798)

2017-04-21 cret@cert.org

Authentication Bypass Ex3000 Firmware Ex5000 Firmware Ex7000 Firmware Ex10000E Firmware Ex13000E Firmware Ex21000E Firmware Ex32000E Firmware Ex40000E 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 - 20:59 cve.org

CRITICAL 9.8

DescriptionCVE.org

AnalysisAI

ExaGrid appliances with firmware before 4.8 P26 have a default password of (1) inflection for the root shell account and (2) support for the support account in the web interface, which allows remote. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and EPSS exploitation probability 81.7%.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Use of Hard-coded Credentials (CWE-798), which allows attackers to gain access using credentials embedded in source code. ExaGrid appliances with firmware before 4.8 P26 have a default password of (1) inflection for the root shell account and (2) support for the support account in the web interface, which allows remote attackers to obtain administrative access via an SSH or HTTP session. Affected products include: Exagrid Ex3000 Firmware, Exagrid Ex5000 Firmware, Exagrid Ex7000 Firmware, Exagrid Ex10000E Firmware, Exagrid Ex13000E Firmware. Version information: before 4.8.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Remove hard-coded credentials, use environment variables or secrets management, rotate exposed credentials immediately.