What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-4460?

CVE-2016-4460 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: 1.1%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2016-4460?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2016-4460. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Pony Mail CVE-2016-4460

CRITICAL

Improper Authentication (CWE-287)

2017-08-22 secalert@redhat.com

Authentication Bypass Apache Pony Mail

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

Aug 22, 2017 - 18:29 cve.org

CRITICAL 9.8

DescriptionCVE.org

Apache Pony Mail 0.6c through 0.8b allows remote attackers to bypass authentication.

AnalysisAI

Apache Pony Mail 0.6c through 0.8b allows remote attackers to bypass authentication. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. This Improper Authentication vulnerability could allow attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms to gain unauthorized access.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Improper Authentication (CWE-287), which allows attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms to gain unauthorized access. Apache Pony Mail 0.6c through 0.8b allows remote attackers to bypass authentication. Affected products include: Apache Pony Mail. Version information: through 0.8.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Implement multi-factor authentication, enforce strong password policies, use proven authentication frameworks.