Is CVE-2016-2310 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2016-2310 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2016-2310 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2016-2310 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-2310?

CVE-2016-2310 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CVE-2016-2310

CWE-798Published: June 9, 2016· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

General Electric (GE) Multilink ML800, ML1200, ML1600, and ML2400 switches with firmware before 5.5.0 and ML810, ML3000, and ML3100 switches with firmware before 5.5.0k have hardcoded credentials, which allows remote attackers to modify configuration settings via the web interface.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2016-2310 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.