LOW
CVE-2016-4980
CWE-330Published: November 27, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
2.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
A password generation weakness exists in xquest through 2016-06-13.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2016-4980 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.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
Exploit-DB
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GitHub PoC Search
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Rapid7 / Metasploit
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Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
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CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (8)
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https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2016-4980Third Party Advisory
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2016-4980Issue Tracking · Third Party Advisory
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https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2016-4980Third Party Advisory
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2016-4980Issue Tracking · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2016-4980
CVSS Score2.5 / 10
SeverityLOW
WeaknessCWE-330
CISA KEVNo
Affected3 vendor(s)
PublishedNov 27, 2019
Related CVEs (CWE-330)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2016-4980 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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