CVE-2016-5676
HighPublic exploitcgi-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.
Published Aug 31, 2016 · Updated May 6, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2016-5676 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v3) affecting Readynas Surveillance (Netgear), Nvrmini 2 (Nuuo), Nvrsolo (Nuuo).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v3
7.5
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
54%
Higher than 98.9% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
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.
Affected Products
24 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Readynas SurveillanceNetgear | 1.1.1, 1.1.2, 1.2.0.4, 1.3.2.14, 1.3.2.4, 1.4.0, 1.4.1, 1.4.2 | n/a |
| Nvrmini 2Nuuo | 1.7.5, 1.7.6, 2.0.0, 2.2.1, 3.0.0 | n/a |
| NvrsoloNuuo | 1.75, 2.0.0, 2.0.1, 2.1.5, 2.2.2, 2.3, 2.3.1.20, 2.3.7.10 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Aug 31, 2016
Last updated
May 6, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-285 Improper Authorization
References
- advisoryVU#856152
- exploitExploitDB-40200
- other40200
- other92318
FAQ
Common Questions.
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.
Affected: Readynas Surveillance (Netgear) versions 1.1.1, 1.1.2, 1.2.0.4, 1.3.2.14, 1.3.2.4, 1.4.0, 1.4.1, 1.4.2; Nvrmini 2 (Nuuo) versions 1.7.5, 1.7.6, 2.0.0, 2.2.1, 3.0.0; Nvrsolo (Nuuo) versions 1.75, 2.0.0, 2.0.1, 2.1.5, 2.2.2, 2.3, 2.3.1.20, 2.3.7.10. 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.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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