MEDIUM
CVE-2016-9496
CWE-306Published: July 13, 2018· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
6.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Hughes high-performance broadband satellite modems, models HN7740S DW7000 HN7000S/SM, lacks authentication. An unauthenticated user may send an HTTP GET request to http://[ip]/com/gatewayreset or http://[ip]/cgi/reboot.bin to cause the modem to reboot.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2016-9496 requires adjacent network access, limiting remote exploitation but still posing risk in shared or local network environments.
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 6.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorAdjacent
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
hughes8 product(s)
hn7740s firmwarehn7740sdw7000 firmwaredw7000hn7000s firmwarehn7000shn7000sm firmwarehn7000sm
Source: NVD CPE · 8 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (4)
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https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/614751Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
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https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96244Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/614751Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
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https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96244Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2016-9496
CVSS Score6.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-306
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJul 13, 2018
Related CVEs (CWE-306)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2016-9496 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.