How severe is CVE-2016-0868?

CVE-2016-0868 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-0868 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-0868?

CVE-2016-0868 primarily affects Rockwellautomation 1763-l16awa Series A. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0868?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2016-0868 published?

CVE-2016-0868 was published on 2016-01-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-0868

CVE-2016-0868 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Rockwellautomation 1763-l16awa Series A with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Rockwellautomation 1763-l16awa Series A
Published: 2016-01-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow on Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley MicroLogix 1100 devices A through 15.000 and B before 15.002 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-0868?: Stack-based buffer overflow on Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley MicroLogix 1100 devices A through 15.000 and B before 15.002 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web request.
How severe is CVE-2016-0868?: CVE-2016-0868 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-0868 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-0868?: CVE-2016-0868 primarily affects Rockwellautomation 1763-l16awa Series A. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0868?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2016-0868 published?: CVE-2016-0868 was published on 2016-01-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:rockwellautomation:1763-l16awa_series_a:15.000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rockwellautomation:1763-l16awa_series_b:15.000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rockwellautomation:1763-l16bbb_series_a:15.000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rockwellautomation:1763-l16bbb_series_b:15.000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rockwellautomation:1763-l16bwa_series_a:15.000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rockwellautomation:1763-l16bwa_series_b:15.000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rockwellautomation:1763-l16dwd_series_a:15.000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rockwellautomation:1763-l16dwd_series_b:15.000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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