What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-5818?

CVE-2016-5818 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: 0.4%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2016-5818?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2016-5818. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Powerlogic Pm8Ecc Firmware CVE-2016-5818

CRITICAL

Use of Hard-coded Credentials (CWE-798)

2017-02-13 ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov

Authentication Bypass Schneider Electric Powerlogic Pm8Ecc Firmware

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

Feb 13, 2017 - 21:59 cve.org

CRITICAL 9.8

DescriptionCVE.org

An issue was discovered in Schneider Electric PowerLogic PM8ECC device 2.651 and older. Undocumented hard-coded credentials allow access to the device.

AnalysisAI

An issue was discovered in Schneider Electric PowerLogic PM8ECC device 2.651 and older. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. This Use of Hard-coded Credentials vulnerability could allow attackers to gain access using credentials embedded in source code.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Use of Hard-coded Credentials (CWE-798), which allows attackers to gain access using credentials embedded in source code. An issue was discovered in Schneider Electric PowerLogic PM8ECC device 2.651 and older. Undocumented hard-coded credentials allow access to the device. Affected products include: Schneider-Electric Powerlogic Pm8Ecc Firmware.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Remove hard-coded credentials, use environment variables or secrets management, rotate exposed credentials immediately.