Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2016-6267?

Affected: Smart Protection Server (Trendmicro) versions 2.5, 2.6, 3.0. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2016-6267 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2016-6267 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2016-6267?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2016-6267?

No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

How urgently should CVE-2016-6267 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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CVE-2016-6267

HighPublic exploit

SnmpUtils in Trend Micro Smart Protection Server 2.5 before build 2200, 2.6 before build 2106, and 3.0 before build 1330 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the (1) spare_Community, (2) spare_AllowGroupIP, or (3)…

Published Jan 30, 2017 · Updated May 12, 2026

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2016-6267 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3.1) affecting Smart Protection Server (Trendmicro).
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 55% 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 v3.1

8.8

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

55%

Higher than 99.0% 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

Affected Products

3 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Smart Protection ServerTrendmicro	2.5, 2.6, 3.0	n/a

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Jan 30, 2017
Last updated
May 12, 2026

Weakness Type

CWE-20 Improper Input Validation

References

FAQ

Common Questions.

SnmpUtils in Trend Micro Smart Protection Server 2.5 before build 2200, 2.6 before build 2106, and 3.0 before build 1330 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the (1) spare_Community, (2) spare_AllowGroupIP, or (3) spare_AllowGroupNetmask parameter to admin_notific…
Affected: Smart Protection Server (Trendmicro) versions 2.5, 2.6, 3.0. 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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