CVE-2016-3987

Name: CVE-2016-3987
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-04-12T02:00:10.43+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 22.30%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-3987 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The HTTP server in Trend Micro Password Manager allows remote web servers to execute arbitrary commands via the url parameter to (1) api/openUrlInDefaultBrowser or (2) api/showSB.. EPSS estimates a 22.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The HTTP server in Trend Micro Password Manager allows remote web servers to execute arbitrary commands via the url parameter to (1) api/openUrlInDefaultBrowser or (2) api/showSB.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

22.30%

97.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Trendmicro	Password Manager	All versions

References

http://blog.trendmicro.com/information-on-reported-vulnerabilities-in-trend-micro-password-manager/Vendor Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/135222/TrendMicro-Node.js-HTTP-Server-Command-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034662Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://code.google.com/p/google-security-research/issues/detail?id=693Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39218/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://blog.trendmicro.com/information-on-reported-vulnerabilities-in-trend-micro-password-manager/Vendor Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/135222/TrendMicro-Node.js-HTTP-Server-Command-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034662Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://code.google.com/p/google-security-research/issues/detail?id=693Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39218/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Apr 12, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-3987?

The HTTP server in Trend Micro Password Manager allows remote web servers to execute arbitrary commands via the url parameter to (1) api/openUrlInDefaultBrowser or (2) api/showSB.

How severe is CVE-2016-3987?

CVE-2016-3987 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 22.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3987?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2016-3987?

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Source: NVD / NIST