CVE-2016-7407: exploitation status and patch state

CVE-2016-7407 · CVSS 9.8 CRITICAL · EPSS 6%

The dropbearconvert command in Dropbear SSH before 2016.74 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted OpenSSH key file.

Is CVE-2016-7407 exploited?

• Not in the CISA KEV catalog.
• EPSS puts exploitation in the next 30 days at 6%.
• Public exploit code: none found in monitored sources.

Which products and versions are affected?

No affected package list recorded here yet.

Is there a patch?

No patch identifier recorded here yet.

What PlainSec published about CVE-2016-7407

• Exposed Cameras Become State ISR Tools (2026-07-21)

Primary sources

• NVD record

What this record does not say

• No affected package data.
• No patch identifier.

KEV and EPSS are re-checked daily. Record last updated 2026-08-11.