What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-2298?

CVE-2016-2298 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 9.8 (Critical). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 73.0%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2016-2298?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2016-2298. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 73.0%.

Web Log Basic 100 CVE-2016-2298

CRITICAL

Information Exposure (CWE-200)

2016-05-14 ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov

Information Disclosure Web Log Basic 100 Web Log Light Web Log Pro Web Log Pro Unlimited

9.8

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

9.8 CRITICAL

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

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:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

May 14, 2016 - 16:59 cve.org

CRITICAL 9.8

DescriptionCVE.org

Meteocontrol WEB'log Basic 100, Light, Pro, and Pro Unlimited allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive cleartext information via unspecified vectors.

AnalysisAI

Meteocontrol WEB'log Basic 100, Light, Pro, and Pro Unlimited allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive cleartext information via unspecified vectors. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and EPSS exploitation probability 73.0%.

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. Meteocontrol WEB'log Basic 100, Light, Pro, and Pro Unlimited allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive cleartext information via unspecified vectors. Affected products include: Meteocontrol Web\'Log Basic 100, Meteocontrol Web\'Log Light, Meteocontrol Web\'Log Pro, Meteocontrol Web\'Log Pro Unlimited.

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.