CVE-2016-8827

Name: CVE-2016-8827
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-12-16T21:59:00.707+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 5.32%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-8827 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. NVIDIA GeForce Experience 3.x before GFE 3.1.0.52 contains a vulnerability in NVIDIA Web Helper.exe where a local web API endpoint, /VisualOPS/v.1.0./, lacks proper access control and parameter validation, allowing for information disclosure via a directory traversal attack.. EPSS estimates a 5.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

NVIDIA GeForce Experience 3.x before GFE 3.1.0.52 contains a vulnerability in NVIDIA Web Helper.exe where a local web API endpoint, /VisualOPS/v.1.0./, lacks proper access control and parameter validation, allowing for information disclosure via a directory traversal attack.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

5.32%

91.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nvidia	Geforce Experience	>= 3.0, < 3.1.0.52

References

http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4279Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94964Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5033Vendor Advisory
https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5155Not Applicable
http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4279Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94964Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5033Vendor Advisory
https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5155Not Applicable

Timeline

Published: Dec 16, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-8827?

How severe is CVE-2016-8827?

CVE-2016-8827 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 5.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8827?

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