CVE-2016-8211

Name: CVE-2016-8211
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-02-03T07:59:00.327+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 2.96%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-8211 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. EMC Data Protection Advisor 6.1.x, EMC Data Protection Advisor 6.2, EMC Data Protection Advisor 6.2.1, EMC Data Protection Advisor 6.2.2, EMC Data Protection Advisor 6.2.3 prior to patch 446 has a path traversal vulnerability that may potentially be exploited by malicious users to compromise the affected system.. EPSS estimates a 2.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

EMC Data Protection Advisor 6.1.x, EMC Data Protection Advisor 6.2, EMC Data Protection Advisor 6.2.1, EMC Data Protection Advisor 6.2.2, EMC Data Protection Advisor 6.2.3 prior to patch 446 has a path traversal vulnerability that may potentially be exploited by malicious users to compromise the affected system.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.96%

85.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dell	Emc Data Protection Advisor	6.1
Dell	Emc Data Protection Advisor	6.2
Dell	Emc Data Protection Advisor	6.2.1
Dell	Emc Data Protection Advisor	6.2.2
Dell	Emc Data Protection Advisor	6.2.3

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/540067/30/0/threadedMailing List, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95833Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037729Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/540067/30/0/threadedMailing List, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95833Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037729Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-8211?

How severe is CVE-2016-8211?

CVE-2016-8211 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.96% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8211?

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