CVE-2016-8221

Name: CVE-2016-8221
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-01-12T22:59:00.22+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.30%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-8221 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Privilege Escalation in Lenovo XClarity Administrator earlier than 1.2.0, if LXCA is used to manage rack switches or chassis with embedded input/output modules (IOMs), certain log files viewable by authenticated users may contain passwords for internal administrative LXCA accounts with temporary passwords that are used internally by LXCA code.. EPSS estimates a 0.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Privilege Escalation in Lenovo XClarity Administrator earlier than 1.2.0, if LXCA is used to manage rack switches or chassis with embedded input/output modules (IOMs), certain log files viewable by authenticated users may contain passwords for internal administrative LXCA accounts with temporary passwords that are used internally by LXCA code.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.30%

22.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Lenovo	Xclarity Administrator	<= 1.1.1

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95417Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN_10605Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95417Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/product_security/LEN_10605Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 12, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-8221?

How severe is CVE-2016-8221?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-8221 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8221?

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