Is CVE-2016-8209 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2016-8209 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2016-8209 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2016-8209 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-8209?

CVE-2016-8209 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2016-8209

CWE-754Published: May 8, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Improper checks for unusual or exceptional conditions in Brocade NetIron 05.8.00 and later releases up to and including 06.1.00, when the Management Module is continuously scanned on port 22, may allow attackers to cause a denial of service (crash and reload) of the management module.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2016-8209 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 availability disruption (denial of service), 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

ConfidentialityNone

IntegrityNone

AvailabilityHigh

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

Affected Vendors & Products

brocade19 product(s)

netiron mlx series firmwarenetiron mlxe-16netiron mlxe-32netiron mlxe-4netiron mlxe-8netiron cer series firmwarenetiron cer 2024c-4x-rtnetiron cer 2024f-4x-rtnetiron cer 2024f-rtnetiron cer 2048fx-rtnetiron ces series firmwarenetiron ces 2024c-4x+7

Source: NVD CPE · 19 total CPE entries