What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-5791?

CVE-2016-5791 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: 0.3%.

Jtc 200 Firmware CVE-2016-5791

CRITICAL

Improper Authentication (CWE-287)

2017-10-13 ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov

Authentication Bypass Jtc 200 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

Oct 13, 2017 - 03:29 cve.org

CRITICAL 9.8

DescriptionCVE.org

An Improper Authentication issue was discovered in JanTek JTC-200, all versions. The improper authentication could provide an undocumented BusyBox Linux shell accessible over the TELNET service without any authentication.

AnalysisAI

An Improper Authentication issue was discovered in JanTek JTC-200, all versions. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Improper Authentication (CWE-287), which allows attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms to gain unauthorized access. An Improper Authentication issue was discovered in JanTek JTC-200, all versions. The improper authentication could provide an undocumented BusyBox Linux shell accessible over the TELNET service without any authentication. Affected products include: Jantek Jtc-200 Firmware.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Implement multi-factor authentication, enforce strong password policies, use proven authentication frameworks.