Is CVE-2016-20016 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2016-20016 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2016-20016 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2016-20016 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-20016?

CVE-2016-20016 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CVE-2016-20016

NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: October 19, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

MVPower CCTV DVR models, including TV-7104HE 1.8.4 115215B9 and TV7108HE, contain a web shell that is accessible via a /shell URI. A remote unauthenticated attacker can execute arbitrary operating system commands as root. This vulnerability has also been referred to as the "JAWS webserver RCE" because of the easily identifying HTTP response server field. Other firmware versions, at least from 2014 through 2019, can be affected. This was exploited in the wild in 2017 through 2022.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

MVPower CCTV DVR devices contain a web shell that allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands as root. Given the critical CVSS score of 9.8 and evidence of exploitation in the wild, this vulnerability poses a severe risk to device integrity.

There is no public exploit status recorded, but the vulnerability is remotely exploitable and has been exploited in the wild. It is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Recommended Action

Users should ensure their firmware is updated to versions beyond those affected. Restricting network access to the device management interface is recommended.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2016-20016 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.