Is CVE-2016-0916 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2016-0916 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2016-0916 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2016-0916 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-0916?

CVE-2016-0916 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2016-0916

CWE-287Published: June 10, 2016· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

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.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2016-0916 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-287): Authentication bypass vulnerabilities allow attackers to access protected resources without valid credentials.