MEDIUM
CVE-2016-7171
CWE-295Published: December 5, 2016· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.6
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
NetApp Plug-in for Symantec NetBackup prior to version 2.0.1 makes use of a non-unique server certificate, making it vulnerable to impersonation.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2016-7171 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.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityLow
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Affected Vendors & Products
netapp1 product(s)
netapp plug-in
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (6)
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94659Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037391Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://kb.netapp.com/support/s/article/NTAP-20161129-0001Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94659Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037391Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://kb.netapp.com/support/s/article/NTAP-20161129-0001Patch · Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2016-7171
CVSS Score5.6 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-295
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedDec 5, 2016
Related CVEs (CWE-295)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2016-7171 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. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.