How severe is CVE-2016-1488?

CVE-2016-1488 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-1488 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-1488?

CVE-2016-1488 primarily affects Siemens Ozw672 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1488?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2016-1488 published?

CVE-2016-1488 was published on 2016-01-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-1488

CVE-2016-1488 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Siemens Ozw672 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Siemens Ozw672 Firmware
Published: 2016-01-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the login form in the integrated web server on Siemens OZW OZW672 devices before 6.00 and OZW772 devices before 6.00 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted URL.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-1488?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the login form in the integrated web server on Siemens OZW OZW672 devices before 6.00 and OZW772 devices before 6.00 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted URL.
How severe is CVE-2016-1488?: CVE-2016-1488 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-1488 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-1488?: CVE-2016-1488 primarily affects Siemens Ozw672 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1488?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-1488 published?: CVE-2016-1488 was published on 2016-01-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:siemens:ozw672_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:siemens:ozw772_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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