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Vulnerability record · CVE-2016-8580 · published 28 October 2016

CVE-2016-8580: Alienvault open source security information and event management improper access control vulnerability

Alienvault · Open Source Security Information And Event Management

PHP object injection vulnerabilities exist in multiple widget files in AlienVault OSSIM and USM before 5.3.2. These vulnerabilities allow arbitrary PHP code execution via magic methods in included classes.

9.8 CVSS 3.0 Critical EPSS 6.9% · top 6.2% CWE-284 · Improper access control
9.8CVSS 3.0 base score, v2 7.5
6.9%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
2Affected product versions listed by NVD
6References
17 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

PHP object injection vulnerabilities exist in multiple widget files in AlienVault OSSIM and USM before 5.3.2. These vulnerabilities allow arbitrary PHP code execution via magic methods in included classes.

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

2 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93864
https://www.alienvault.com/forums/discussion/7766/security-advisory-alienvault-5-3-2-address-70-vulnerabilities Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40682/
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93864
https://www.alienvault.com/forums/discussion/7766/security-advisory-alienvault-5-3-2-address-70-vulnerabilities Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40682/

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2016-8580), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-27). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.