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CVE-2016-5640

HighPublished

Directory traversal vulnerability in cgi-bin/rftest.cgi on Crestron AirMedia AM-100 devices with firmware before 1.4.0.13 allows remote attackers to execute...

Published: Aug 3, 2016
Updated: Aug 6, 2024
Assigning CNA: certcc
Evidence observed: Aug 5, 2026

Primary CVSS

10.0/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS probability estimate

10.5%

Moderate · next 30 days

Percentile: 95.6%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

Directory traversal vulnerability in cgi-bin/rftest.cgi on Crestron AirMedia AM-100 devices with firmware before 1.4.0.13 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a .. (dot dot) in the ATE_COMMAND parameter.

Sources

CrestCrackExploit
Exploits CVE-2016-5640 / CLVA-2016-05-002 against Crestron AM-100
CVE-2016-5640Exploit
Crestron AirMedia AM-100 RCE (CVE-2016-5640) Metasploit Module

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