What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-5066?

CVE-2016-5066 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: 0.0%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2016-5066?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2016-5066. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.0%.

Aleos Firmware CVE-2016-5066

CRITICAL

Credentials Management Errors (CWE-255)

2017-04-10 cret@cert.org

Authentication Bypass Aleos 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 10, 2017 - 03:59 cve.org

CRITICAL 9.8

DescriptionCVE.org

Sierra Wireless GX 440 devices with ALEOS firmware 4.3.2 have weak passwords for admin, rauser, sconsole, and user.

AnalysisAI

Sierra Wireless GX 440 devices with ALEOS firmware 4.3.2 have weak passwords for admin, rauser, sconsole, and user. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-255. Sierra Wireless GX 440 devices with ALEOS firmware 4.3.2 have weak passwords for admin, rauser, sconsole, and user. Affected products include: Sierrawireless Aleos Firmware.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.