What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-0871?

CVE-2016-0871 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.5 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.4%.

Eg2 Web Control CVE-2016-0871

HIGH

Information Exposure (CWE-200)

2016-04-06 ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov

Information Disclosure Eg2 Web Control

7.5

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.5 HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Apr 06, 2016 - 23:59 cve.org

HIGH 7.5

DescriptionCVE.org

Eaton Lighting EG2 Web Control 4.04P and earlier allows remote attackers to read the configuration file, and consequently discover credentials, via a direct request.

AnalysisAI

Eaton Lighting EG2 Web Control 4.04P and earlier allows remote attackers to read the configuration file, and consequently discover credentials, via a direct request. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Exposure of Sensitive Information (CWE-200), which allows attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed. Eaton Lighting EG2 Web Control 4.04P and earlier allows remote attackers to read the configuration file, and consequently discover credentials, via a direct request. Affected products include: Eaton Lighting Systems Eg2 Web Control.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Minimize information in error messages, implement proper access controls, encrypt sensitive data at rest and in transit.