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CVE-2016-6485

CWE-327Published: March 1, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The __construct function in Framework/Encryption/Crypt.php in Magento 2 uses the PHP rand function to generate a random number for the initialization vector, which makes it easier for remote attackers to defeat cryptographic protection mechanisms by guessing the value.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2016-6485 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.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges Req.None

User InteractionNone

ScopeUnchanged

Impact

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityNone

AvailabilityNone

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

magento1 product(s)

magento2

Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time

Offensive Security exploit database

GitHub PoC Search

Community PoC repositories

Rapid7 / Metasploit

Metasploit module search

Security advisories & exploits

Official NIST entry

CVE Program entry

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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttp://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/19/3

ADVISORYhttp://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/27/14

ADVISORYhttp://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/19/3

ADVISORYhttp://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/27/14

All References (6)

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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/19/3Mailing List · Third Party Advisory

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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/27/14Mailing List · Third Party Advisory

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https://github.com/magento/magento2/pull/15017

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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/19/3Mailing List · Third Party Advisory

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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/27/14Mailing List · Third Party Advisory

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https://github.com/magento/magento2/pull/15017

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2016-6485

CVSS Score7.5 / 10

SeverityHIGH

WeaknessCWE-327

CISA KEVNo

Affected1 vendor(s)

PublishedMar 1, 2017

Related CVEs (CWE-327)

Recommended Actions

→Apply vendor patches immediately
→Monitor CVE-2016-6485 in threat intel feeds
→Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts

Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.

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