CVE-2016-6649

Name: CVE-2016-6649
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-02-03T07:59:00.297+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.93%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-6649 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. EMC RecoverPoint versions before 4.4.1.1 and EMC RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines versions before 5.0 are affected by multiple command injection vulnerabilities where a malicious administrator with configuration privileges may bypass the user interface and escalate his privileges to root.. EPSS estimates a 0.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

EMC RecoverPoint versions before 4.4.1.1 and EMC RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines versions before 5.0 are affected by multiple command injection vulnerabilities where a malicious administrator with configuration privileges may bypass the user interface and escalate his privileges to root.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.93%

56.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-77

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Emc	Recoverpoint	<= 4.4.1.0
Emc	Recoverpoint For Virtual Machines	<= 4.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/540058/30/0/threadedThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95821Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037727Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/540058/30/0/threadedThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95821Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037727Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Feb 3, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-6649?

How severe is CVE-2016-6649?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-6649 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.93% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6649?

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