CVE-2016-5662

7.8 HIGH

Published: August 26, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026

Description

Accellion Kiteworks appliances before kw2016.03.00 use setuid-root permissions for /opt/bin/cli, which allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/305607

Source: cret@cert.org

Third Party Advisory US Government Resource

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92662

Source: cret@cert.org

http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/305607

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party Advisory US Government Resource

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92662

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

7.8 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

0.4%

30th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

accellion