CVE-2016-1611 json
Novell Filr 1.2 before Hot Patch 6 and 2.0 before Hot Patch 2 uses world-writable permissions for /etc/profile.d/vainit.sh, which allows lo…
published 2016-08-01 10 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2016-2706
- cvss
- 7.8
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.2%
- EPSS 1.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 68%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
Novell Filr 1.2 before Hot Patch 6 and 2.0 before Hot Patch 2 uses world-writable permissions for /etc/profile.d/vainit.sh, which allows local users to gain privileges by replacing this file's content with arbitrary shell commands.
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-40161)
- Published
Exploit prediction
1.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 68% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-40161 Micro Focus Filr 2 2.0.0.421/1.2 1.2.0.846 - Multiple Vulnerabilities webapps, 2016-07-25
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.0 | 7.8 | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.2 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-264 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
References
-
exploit-db.com
/exploits/40161/
exploit
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seclists.org
/bugtraq/2016/Jul/119
mailing-list
- novell.com /support/kb/doc.php?id=7017689
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securityfocus.com
/bid/92113
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2016-1611
- NVD CVE-2016-1611
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