CVE-2016-1159

Name: CVE-2016-1159
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-03-09T17:15:11.87+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 3.32%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-1159 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In ZOHO Password Manager Pro (PMP) 8.3.0 (Build 8303) and 8.4.0 (Build 8400,8401,8402), underprivileged users can obtain sensitive information (entry password history) via a vulnerable hidden service.. EPSS estimates a 3.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In ZOHO Password Manager Pro (PMP) 8.3.0 (Build 8303) and 8.4.0 (Build 8400,8401,8402), underprivileged users can obtain sensitive information (entry password history) via a vulnerable hidden service.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

3.32%

87.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Zohocorp	Manageengine Password Manager Pro	8.3	Build8303
Zohocorp	Manageengine Password Manager Pro	8.4	Build8400

References

http://jvn.jp/vu/JVNVU90405898/index.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://excellium-services.com/cert-xlm-advisory/cve-2016-1159/Third Party Advisory
https://www.manageengine.com/products/passwordmanagerpro/issues-fixed.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.manageengine.com/products/passwordmanagerpro/release-notes.htmlRelease Notes
http://jvn.jp/vu/JVNVU90405898/index.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://excellium-services.com/cert-xlm-advisory/cve-2016-1159/Third Party Advisory
https://www.manageengine.com/products/passwordmanagerpro/issues-fixed.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.manageengine.com/products/passwordmanagerpro/release-notes.htmlRelease Notes

Timeline

Published: Mar 9, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-1159?

How severe is CVE-2016-1159?

CVE-2016-1159 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1159?

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