CVE-2016-2308

Name: CVE-2016-2308
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-10-05T10:59:03.377+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.36%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-2308 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. American Auto-Matrix Aspect-Nexus Building Automation Front-End Solutions application before 3.0.0 and Aspect-Matrix Building Automation Front-End Solutions application store passwords in cleartext, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading a file.. EPSS estimates a 1.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

American Auto-Matrix Aspect-Nexus Building Automation Front-End Solutions application before 3.0.0 and Aspect-Matrix Building Automation Front-End Solutions application store passwords in cleartext, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading a file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.36%

68.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
American Auto-Matrix	Aspect-Matrix Building Automation Front-End Solutions Application	All versions
American Auto-Matrix	Aspect-Nexus Building Automation Front-End Solutions Application	<= 2.0

References

https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-273-01-0Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-273-01-0Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Oct 5, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-2308?

How severe is CVE-2016-2308?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-2308 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2308?

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