CVE-2016-1998

Name: CVE-2016-1998
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-03-22T10:59:01.587+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 6.69%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-1998 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. HPE Service Manager (SM) 9.3x before 9.35 P4 and 9.4x before 9.41.P2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted serialized Java object, related to the Apache Commons Collections library.. EPSS estimates a 6.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

HPE Service Manager (SM) 9.3x before 9.35 P4 and 9.4x before 9.41.P2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted serialized Java object, related to the Apache Commons Collections library.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

6.69%

93.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Hp	Service Manager	9.30
Hp	Service Manager	9.31
Hp	Service Manager	9.32
Hp	Service Manager	9.33
Hp	Service Manager	9.34
Hp	Service Manager	9.35
Hp	Service Manager	9.40
Hp	Service Manager	9.41

References

https://h20566.www2.hpe.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c05054565Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://h20566.www2.hpe.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c05054565Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 22, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-1998?

How severe is CVE-2016-1998?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-1998 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1998?

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