CVE-2016-1525

HIGHNVD 8.68.6—Weaponized

8.6

Directory traversal vulnerability in data/config/image.do in NETGEAR Management System NMS300 1.5.0.11 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the realName parameter.

CVSS v3: 8.6
EG Score: 8.6(medium)
EPSS: 99.1%
KEV: Not listed

Published

February 13, 2016

Last Modified

May 6, 2026

References (16)

cret@certhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/135618/Netgear-Pro-NMS-300-Code-Execution-File-Download.html
cret@certhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/135999/NETGEAR-ProSafe-Network-Management-System-300-Arbitrary-File-Upload.html
cret@certhttp://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Feb/30
cret@certhttp://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/777024
cret@certhttp://www.rapid7.com/db/modules/exploit/windows/http/netgear_nms_rce
cret@certhttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/537446/100/0/threaded
cret@certhttps://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39412/
cret@certhttps://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39515/
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/135618/Netgear-Pro-NMS-300-Code-Execution-File-Download.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/135999/NETGEAR-ProSafe-Network-Management-System-300-Arbitrary-File-Upload.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Feb/30
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/777024
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.rapid7.com/db/modules/exploit/windows/http/netgear_nms_rce
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/537446/100/0/threaded
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39412/

Data Freshness Timeline

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2026-05-22 21:24 UTCEG score recompute
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Publicly available exploits

(3 references)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Metasploit module) (2 Exploit-DB entries). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-39515✓ verified
First seen Mar 1, 2016
Netgear NMS300 ProSafe Network Management System - Arbitrary File Upload (Metasploit)
Open source ↗
Exploit-DBEDB-39412
First seen Feb 4, 2016
Netgear NMS300 ProSafe Network Management System - Multiple Vulnerabilities
Open source ↗
Metasploitexploit/windows/http/netgear_nms_rce✓ verified
First seen Feb 4, 2016
NETGEAR ProSafe Network Management System 300 Arbitrary File Upload
Open source ↗

Frequently asked(5)

What is CVE-2016-1525?

CVE-2016-1525 is a high vulnerability published on February 13, 2016. Directory traversal vulnerability in data/config/image.do in NETGEAR Management System NMS300 1.5.0.11 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the realName parameter.

When was CVE-2016-1525 disclosed?

CVE-2016-1525 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on February 13, 2016, with the most recent update on May 6, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2016-1525 actively exploited?

CVE-2016-1525 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 99.1% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-1525?

CVE-2016-1525 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.6 (NVD).

How do I remediate CVE-2016-1525?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2016-1525, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2016-1525

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