CVE-2016-10116

Name: CVE-2016-10116
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-01-04T08:59:00.193+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.08%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-10116 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. NETGEAR Arlo base stations with firmware 1.7.5_6178 and earlier, Arlo Q devices with firmware 1.8.0_5551 and earlier, and Arlo Q Plus devices with firmware 1.8.1_6094 and earlier use a pattern of adjective, noun, and three-digit number for the customized password, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a dictionary attack.. EPSS estimates a 4.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

NETGEAR Arlo base stations with firmware 1.7.5_6178 and earlier, Arlo Q devices with firmware 1.8.0_5551 and earlier, and Arlo Q Plus devices with firmware 1.8.1_6094 and earlier use a pattern of adjective, noun, and three-digit number for the customized password, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a dictionary attack.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.08%

89.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Netgear	Arlo Base Station Firmware	<= 1.7.5_6178
Netgear	Arlo Q Camera Firmware	<= 1.8.0_5551
Netgear	Arlo Q Plus Camera Firmware	<= 1.8.1_6094

References

http://blog.newskysecurity.com/2016/09/brute-force-vulnerability-netgear-arlo/Third Party Advisory
http://kb.netgear.com/30731/Arlo-WiFi-Default-Password-Security-VulnerabilityMitigation, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95266Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://blog.newskysecurity.com/2016/09/brute-force-vulnerability-netgear-arlo/Third Party Advisory
http://kb.netgear.com/30731/Arlo-WiFi-Default-Password-Security-VulnerabilityMitigation, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95266Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jan 4, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-10116?

How severe is CVE-2016-10116?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-10116 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-10116?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST