CVE-2016-2509

Name: CVE-2016-2509
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-02-18T22:59:07.853+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.80%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-2509 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The password-sync feature on Belden Hirschmann Classic Platform switches L2B before 05.3.07 and L2E, L2P, L3E, and L3P before 09.0.06 sets an SNMP community to the same string as the administrator password, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network.. EPSS estimates a 0.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The password-sync feature on Belden Hirschmann Classic Platform switches L2B before 05.3.07 and L2E, L2P, L3E, and L3P before 09.0.06 sets an SNMP community to the same string as the administrator password, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.80%

51.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Belden	Hirschmann Firmware	05.3.06
Belden	Hirschmann L2b	All versions
Belden	Hirschmann Firmware	<= 09.0.05

References

http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/507216Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://www.belden.com/resourcecenter/security/upload/Belden_Security_Advisory_BSECV-2016-2_1v0.pdfVendor Advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/507216Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://www.belden.com/resourcecenter/security/upload/Belden_Security_Advisory_BSECV-2016-2_1v0.pdfVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 18, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-2509?

How severe is CVE-2016-2509?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-2509 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2509?

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