CVE-2016-10862: Neet AirStream NAS1.1 devices have a password of ifconfig for the root account

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HIGH 8.8MITIGATE

CVE-2016-10862 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting airstream nas firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Neet AirStream NAS1.1 devices have a password of ifconfig for the root account. This cannot be changed via the configuration page.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 50%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-352
Published	2019-08-08
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: neetcables

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-08-08 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:40 UTCUpdated Record last modified

neetcables airstream nas firmware MITIGATE

Affected: 1.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.1

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2016-10862?

airstream nas firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2016-10862 being exploited?

CVE-2016-10862 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2016-10862 affect?

CVE-2016-10862 affects airstream nas firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Neet AirStream NAS1.1 devices have a password of ifconfig for the root account. This cannot be changed via the configuration page.

How urgent is CVE-2016-10862?

Priority 48/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2016-10861 MEDIUM 6.5 MITIGATE Neet AirStream NAS1.1 devices allow CSRF attacks that cause the settings binary to change the AP name and pass

References

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