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CVE-2016-1524

CRITICAL · CVSS 9.6 EPSS 94.10% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2016-02-13 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a critical severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.6. It affects Java. Public exploit code or proof-of-concept references have been detected in its references. Its EPSS score suggests a 94.1% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. It may be remotely exploitable.

Public Exploit Signal

A public exploit, PoC, GitHub repository or Metasploit reference was detected for this CVE.

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CVE
CVE-2016-1524
Severity
CRITICAL
CVSS
9.6
EPSS
94.10%
Java

Original NVD Description

Multiple unrestricted file upload vulnerabilities in NETGEAR Management System NMS300 1.5.0.11 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary Java code by using (1) fileUpload.do or (2) lib-1.0/external/flash/fileUpload.do to upload a JSP file, and then accessing it via a direct request for a /null URI.