CVE-2016-0916 Auth bypass in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 10 Jun 2016 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands by bypassing authentication in EMC NetWorker, requiring immediate patching for system administrators.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2016-0916?

CVE-2016-0916 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Jun 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

EMC NetWorker 8.2.1.x and 8.2.2.x before 8.2.2.6 and 9.x before 9.0.0.6 mishandles authentication, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands by leveraging access to a different NetWorker instance.

Weakness: CWE-287

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-0916?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Emc Networker.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0916?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-0916 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-2016-0916 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-0916 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-28xq-93rr-jp78.