Is CVE-2016-5680 actively exploited?

CVE-2016-5680 has no public evidence of in-the-wild exploitation as of 2025-04-12.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2016-5680?

CVE-2016-5680 has a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH severity). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

How do I patch CVE-2016-5680?

Patch guidance is available from nuuo security advisories. CVEDatabase generates AI-assisted remediation guidance on demand for CVE-2016-5680.

Fix CVE-2016-5680 - HIGH nuuo nvrmini 2

Q: Which products are affected by CVE-2016-5680?

5 products: nuuo nvrmini 2, nuuo nvrmini 2, nuuo nvrmini 2, nuuo nvrmini 2, netgear readynas surveillance.

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in cgi-bin/cgi_main in NUUO NVRmini 2 1.7.6 through 3.0.0 and NETGEAR ReadyNAS Surveillance 1.1.2 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via the sn parameter to the transfer_license command.

CVSS Metrics

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector: network
Complexity: low
Privileges: low
User Action: none
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: high
Integrity: high
Availability: high
Weaknesses: CWE-119 · Memory Buffer Errors

Metadata

Primary Vendor: NUUO
Published: 8/31/2016
Last Modified: 4/12/2025
Source: NIST NVD
Note: Verify all details with official vendor sources before applying patches.

Affected Products

nuuo : nvrmini_2nuuo : nvrmini_2nuuo : nvrmini_2nuuo : nvrmini_2netgear : readynas_surveillance

Remediation Guidance

Executive Summary

View on NIST NVD