Is CVE-2016-1611 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2016-1611, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2016-1611 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2016-1611 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-1611?

CVE-2016-1611 has a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH).

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CVE-2016-1611

CWE-264Published: August 1, 2016· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Novell Filr 1.2 before Hot Patch 6 and 2.0 before Hot Patch 2 uses world-writable permissions for /etc/profile.d/vainit.sh, which allows local users to gain privileges by replacing this file's content with arbitrary shell commands.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2016-1611 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

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 7.8.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2016-1611. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.