CVE-2016-5816
CWE-798Published: August 25, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
A Use of Hard-Coded Cryptographic Key issue was discovered in MRD-305-DIN versions older than 1.7.5.0, and MRD-315, MRD-355, MRD-455 versions older than 1.7.5.0. The device utilizes hard-coded private cryptographic keys that may allow an attacker to decrypt traffic from any other source.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2016-5816 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), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2016-5816 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts