Is CVE-2016-5757 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2016-5757 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2016-5757 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2016-5757 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-5757?

CVE-2016-5757 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2016-5757

CWE-200Published: March 23, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

iManager Admin Console in NetIQ Access Manager 4.1 before 4.1.2 Hot Fix 1 and 4.2 before 4.2.2 was vulnerable to iFrame manipulation attacks, which could allow remote users to gain access to authentication credentials.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2016-5757 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.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-200): Information exposure vulnerabilities leak sensitive data to unauthorized actors.