CVE-2016-0865
CVE-2016-0865 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tollgrade Smartgrid Lighthouse Sensor Management System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-255.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- CVSS v2: 9.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-255
- Affected product: Tollgrade Smartgrid Lighthouse Sensor Management System
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- Last modified:
Description
Tollgrade SmartGrid LightHouse Sensor Management System (SMS) Software EMS before 5.1, and 4.1.0 Build 16, allows remote authenticated users to change arbitrary passwords via unspecified vectors.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-0865?
- Tollgrade SmartGrid LightHouse Sensor Management System (SMS) Software EMS before 5.1, and 4.1.0 Build 16, allows remote authenticated users to change arbitrary passwords via unspecified vectors.
- How severe is CVE-2016-0865?
- CVE-2016-0865 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-2016-0865 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-0865?
- CVE-2016-0865 primarily affects Tollgrade Smartgrid Lighthouse Sensor Management System. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-0865?
- 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-2016-0865 published?
- CVE-2016-0865 was published on 2016-02-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:tollgrade:smartgrid_lighthouse_sensor_management_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:tollgrade:smartgrid_lighthouse_sensor_management_system:4.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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