CVE-2016-2004

9.8 CRITICAL
Published: April 21, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026
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Description

HPE Data Protector before 7.03_108, 8.x before 8.15, and 9.x before 9.06 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors related to lack of authentication. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2014-2623.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/137199/HP-Data-Protector-A.09.00-Command-Execution.html
Source: cve@mitre.org
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/137341/HP-Data-Protector-Encrypted-Communication-Remote-Command-Execution.html
Source: cve@mitre.org
Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/267328
Source: cve@mitre.org
Third Party Advisory US Government Resource
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035631
Source: cve@mitre.org
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://h20566.www2.hpe.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c05085988
Source: cve@mitre.org
Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39858/
Source: cve@mitre.org
Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39874/
Source: cve@mitre.org
Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/137199/HP-Data-Protector-A.09.00-Command-Execution.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/137341/HP-Data-Protector-Encrypted-Communication-Remote-Command-Execution.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/267328
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory US Government Resource
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035631
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://h20566.www2.hpe.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c05085988
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39858/
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39874/
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

14 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
9.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
92.7%
100th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-306

Affected Vendors

hp

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