CVE-2016-2004

Name: CVE-2016-2004
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-04-21T11:00:04.743+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 94.30%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-2004 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 94.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

94.30%

99.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-306

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Hp	Data Protector	>= 7.0, < 7.03_108
Hp	Data Protector	>= 8.0, < 8.15
Hp	Data Protector	>= 9.0, < 9.06

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/137199/HP-Data-Protector-A.09.00-Command-Execution.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/137341/HP-Data-Protector-Encrypted-Communication-Remote-Command-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/267328Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035631Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://h20566.www2.hpe.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c05085988Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39858/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39874/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/137199/HP-Data-Protector-A.09.00-Command-Execution.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/137341/HP-Data-Protector-Encrypted-Communication-Remote-Command-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/267328Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035631Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://h20566.www2.hpe.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c05085988Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39858/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39874/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Apr 21, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-2004?

How severe is CVE-2016-2004?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-2004 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 94.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2004?

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