CVE-2016-5639Airmedia Am-100 Firmware Path Traversal
Directory traversal vulnerability in cgi-bin/login.cgi on Crestron AirMedia AM-100 devices with firmware before 1.4.0.13 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a ..
Published Aug 2, 2016 · Updated May 6, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2016-5639 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v3) affecting Airmedia Am-100 Firmware (Crestron).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Airmedia Am-100 Firmware 1.4.0.12.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v3
7.5
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
21%
Higher than 97.5% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
38/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
1
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- advisoryhttps://github.com/CylanceVulnResearch/disclosures/blob/master/CLVA-2016-05-001.md
- advisoryVU#603047
- advisory92216
Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in cgi-bin/login.cgi on Crestron AirMedia AM-100 devices with firmware before 1.4.0.13 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the src parameter.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Airmedia Am-100 FirmwareCrestron | See advisory | 1.4.0.12 |
Patched Releases
Airmedia Am-100 Firmware
1.4.0.12
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Aug 2, 2016
Last updated
May 6, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
References
- advisorygithub.com · CLVA-2016-05-001.md
- advisoryVU#603047
- advisory92216
- exploitExploitDB-40813
- other40813
FAQ
Common Questions.
Directory traversal vulnerability in cgi-bin/login.cgi on Crestron AirMedia AM-100 devices with firmware before 1.4.0.13 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a ..
Affected: Airmedia Am-100 Firmware (Crestron). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Airmedia Am-100 Firmware 1.4.0.12.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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