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CVE-2016-20096

9.8 · CRITICAL

Linknat VOS3000 and VOS2009 through version 2.1.2.0 contain an unauthenticated SQL injection vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands by manipulating the name pa…

Published Jul 21, 2026CWE-89EPSS 0.67%

Overview

CVE-2016-20096 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 21, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Linknat VOS3000 and VOS2009 through version 2.1.2.0 contain an unauthenticated SQL injection vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands by manipulating the name parameter in a POST request to the login endpoint. Attackers can inject malicious SQL through the login form and retrieve injected query results from a subsequent session request, enabling extraction of plaintext credentials and other database content with DBA-level privileges.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refpacketstorm.news/files/id/137159Refweb.archive.org/web/20160601102456/http://www.wooyun.org/bugs/wooyun-2010-0145458Refwww.linknat.com/Refwww.vulncheck.com/advisories/linknat-vos3000-vos2009-sql-injection-via-login-jsp

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-20096?

CVE-2016-20096 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 21, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2016-20096?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2016-20096?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2016-20096?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2016-20096 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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