Is CVE-2016-5678 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2016-5678, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2016-5678 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2016-5678 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-5678?

CVE-2016-5678 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CVE-2016-5678

CWE-798Published: August 31, 2016· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

NUUO NVRmini 2 1.0.0 through 3.0.0 and NUUO NVRsolo 1.0.0 through 3.0.0 have hardcoded root credentials, which allows remote attackers to obtain administrative access via unspecified vectors.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2016-5678 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.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2016-5678. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.