CVE-2016-6551: Intellian Satellite TV antennas t-Series and v-Series, firmware version 1.07, uses non-random default credenti
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CVE-2016-6551 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting v60 firmware, v60ka firmware, v65 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Intellian Satellite TV antennas t-Series and v-Series, firmware version 1.07, uses non-random default credentials of: ftp/ftp or intellian:12345678. A remote network attacker can gain elevated access to a vulnerable device.
Why this priority
Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
Published CVE record published
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intelliantech v60 firmware MITIGATE
Affected: 1.07
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.07
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.
intelliantech v60ka firmware MITIGATE
Affected: 1.07
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.07
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.
intelliantech v65 firmware MITIGATE
Affected: 1.07
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.07
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.
intelliantech v80g firmware MITIGATE
Affected: 1.07
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.07
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.
intelliantech t80w firmware MITIGATE
Affected: 1.07
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.07
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.
intelliantech t80q firmware MITIGATE
Affected: 1.07
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.07
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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Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2016-6551?
v60 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; v60ka firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; v65 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2016-6551 being exploited?
CVE-2016-6551 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-2016-6551 affect?
CVE-2016-6551 affects v60 firmware, v60ka firmware, v65 firmware. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Intellian Satellite TV antennas t-Series and v-Series, firmware version 1.07, uses non-random default credentials of: ftp/ftp or intellian:12345678. A remote network attacker can gain elevated access to a vulnerable device.
How urgent is CVE-2016-6551?
Priority 61/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
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