CVE-2016-3648: symantec endpoint_protection_manager
CVSS: 8.8v3.0HighModified
Published 30-06-2016Last modified 06-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2016-3648 is a high (CVSS 8.8) vulnerability in symantec endpoint_protection_manager. EPSS estimates a 2.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 83.3% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
8.8/10
010
High · v3.0 (NVD)EPSS score
2.33%
0%100%
Low · +0.43 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 30-06-2016PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 06-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM) 12.1 before RU6 MP5 allows remote authenticated users to bypass the Authentication Lock protection mechanism, and conduct brute-force password-guessing attacks against management-console accounts, by entering data into the authorization window.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsHigh 8.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesSingle source
Medium 4.0Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:N/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
2.33%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
83%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.43 pp
From 1.90% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score2.33%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-200Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized ActorThe product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.
- CWE-2547PK - Security FeaturesSoftware security is not security software. Here we're concerned with topics like authentication, access control, confidentiality, cryptography, and privilege management.
Affected systems
Symantec1 product
- endpoint_protection_manager≤ 12.1.6
1 vendor · 1 product