CVE-2016-0861
CVE-2016-0861 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ge Ups Snmp Web Adapter Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 14% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-77.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 9.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 14% (96th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-77
- Affected product: Ge Ups Snmp Web Adapter Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
General Electric (GE) Industrial Solutions UPS SNMP/Web Adapter devices with firmware before 4.8 allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via unspecified vectors.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-0861?
- General Electric (GE) Industrial Solutions UPS SNMP/Web Adapter devices with firmware before 4.8 allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via unspecified vectors.
- How severe is CVE-2016-0861?
- CVE-2016-0861 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2016-0861 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-0861?
- CVE-2016-0861 affects Ge Ups Snmp Web Adapter Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-0861?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2016-0861 published?
- CVE-2016-0861 was published on 2016-02-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://apps.geindustrial.com/publibrary/checkout/Application%20and%20Technical%7CGEIS_SNMP%7CPDF&filename=GEIS_SNMP.pdf
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/135586/GE-Industrial-Solutions-UPS-SNMP-Adapter-Command-Injection.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Feb/21
- https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-033-02
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39408/
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:ge:ups_snmp_web_adapter_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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