CVE-2016-5676

HIGHNVD 7.58.1▲
EchelonGraph scoreHIGH confidence

Score elevated to 8.1 because EPSS predicts 54% probability of exploitation within the next 30 days (top 1.1% of all CVEs). NVD baseline CVSS 7.5 retained for reference. Confidence: see factors.

Triggered by: EPSS exploit prediction ≥85%
Sources: epss, ghsa, nvd
Weaponized
8.1EG
EchelonGraph verdictPatch this weekExploitation is likely or a public exploit exists.
  • High exploitation likelihood — EPSS 54%
  • Public exploit code is available (Metasploit, epss top5pct, epss high, public exploit)
CISA-KEV: Not listedEPSS PROB: 54%CVSS: 7.5Exploit: Metasploit · epss top5pct · epss high · public exploitExposed: 0

No vendor fix yet — apply a workaround or compensating control (WAF / firewall / segmentation) and watch for a patch.

cgi-bin/cgi_system in NUUO NVRmini 2 1.7.5 through 2.x, NUUO NVRsolo 1.7.5 through 2.x, and NETGEAR ReadyNAS Surveillance 1.1.1 through 1.4.1 allows remote attackers to reset the administrator password via a cmd=loaddefconfig action.

CVSS v3
7.5
EG Score
8.1(high)
EG Risk
67(Track)
EG Risk 67/100SSVC: Track

EG Risk is EchelonGraph's 0–100 priority score: it fuses intrinsic severity with real-world exploitation and automatability so you can rank equal-severity CVEs and fix the most dangerous first. Higher = act sooner. Distinct from the 0–10 EG Score (severity).

How it’s computed
Severity81% × 45%
Exploitation65% × 40%
Automatability30% × 15%
Action: Routine — remediate on your standard cadence.
EPSS PROB
54%
EPSS %ILE
99%
KEV
Not listed

Published

August 31, 2016

Last Modified

June 17, 2026

References (6)

Weakness Classification(1)

MITRE Common Weakness Enumeration — the root-cause categories this CVE belongs to.

Data Freshness Timeline

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Publicly available exploits

(2 references)

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

  • Exploit-DBEDB-40200
    First seen Aug 5, 2016

    NUUO NVRmini2 / NVRsolo / Crystal Devices / NETGEAR ReadyNAS Surveillance Application - Multiple Vulnerabilities

    Open source ↗
  • Metasploitauxiliary/admin/http/nuuo_nvrmini_reset✓ verified
    First seen Aug 4, 2016

    NUUO NVRmini 2 / NETGEAR ReadyNAS Surveillance Default Configuration Load and Administrator Password Reset

    Open source ↗

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Frequently asked(5)

What is CVE-2016-5676?
CVE-2016-5676 is a high vulnerability published on August 31, 2016. cgi-bin/cgi_system in NUUO NVRmini 2 1.7.5 through 2.x, NUUO NVRsolo 1.7.5 through 2.x, and NETGEAR ReadyNAS Surveillance 1.1.1 through 1.4.1 allows remote attackers to reset the administrator password via a cmd=loaddefconfig action.
When was CVE-2016-5676 disclosed?
CVE-2016-5676 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on August 31, 2016, with the most recent update on June 17, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.
Is CVE-2016-5676 actively exploited?
CVE-2016-5676 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, which ranks it in the top 1.1% of all scored CVEs.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-5676?
CVE-2016-5676 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 (NVD). EchelonGraph synthesises NVD + CISA KEV + FIRST EPSS + GHSA into a combined EG score of 8.1.
How do I remediate CVE-2016-5676?
Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2016-5676, 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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