What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-6820?

CVE-2016-6820 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.5 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.4%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2016-6820?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2016-6820. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Metrocluster Tiebreaker CVE-2016-6820

HIGH

Information Exposure (CWE-200)

2017-01-11 cve@mitre.org

Information Disclosure Metrocluster Tiebreaker

7.5

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.5 HIGH

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

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:N/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Jan 11, 2017 - 16:59 cve.org

HIGH 7.5

DescriptionCVE.org

MetroCluster Tiebreaker for clustered Data ONTAP in versions before 1.2 discloses sensitive information in cleartext which may be viewed by an unauthenticated user.

AnalysisAI

MetroCluster Tiebreaker for clustered Data ONTAP in versions before 1.2 discloses sensitive information in cleartext which may be viewed by an unauthenticated user. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), 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. MetroCluster Tiebreaker for clustered Data ONTAP in versions before 1.2 discloses sensitive information in cleartext which may be viewed by an unauthenticated user. Affected products include: Netapp Metrocluster Tiebreaker. Version information: before 1.2.

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.