CVE-2016-2230: OpenELEC and RasPlex devices have a hardcoded password for the root account, which makes it easier for remote

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEMITIGATE

CVE-2016-2230 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting openelec. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

OpenELEC and RasPlex devices have a hardcoded password for the root account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via an SSH session.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	3.6% (top 11%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-255
Published	2016-02-08
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): CERT/CC · Vendor: openelec

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2016-02-08 16:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:43 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

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-2016-2230?

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

Is CVE-2016-2230 being exploited?

CVE-2016-2230 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-2016-2230 affect?

CVE-2016-2230 affects openelec. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). OpenELEC and RasPlex devices have a hardcoded password for the root account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via an SSH session.

How urgent is CVE-2016-2230?

Priority 62/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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