How severe is CVE-2016-2272?

CVE-2016-2272 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-2272 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-2272?

CVE-2016-2272 affects Eaton Lighting Systems Eg2 Web Control. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2272?

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-2016-2272 published?

CVE-2016-2272 was published on 2016-04-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-2272

CVE-2016-2272 is a high-severity vulnerability in Eaton Lighting Systems Eg2 Web Control with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Eaton Lighting Systems Eg2 Web Control
Published: 2016-04-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Eaton Lighting EG2 Web Control 4.04P and earlier allows remote attackers to have an unspecified impact via a modified cookie.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-2272?: Eaton Lighting EG2 Web Control 4.04P and earlier allows remote attackers to have an unspecified impact via a modified cookie.
How severe is CVE-2016-2272?: CVE-2016-2272 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-2272 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-2272?: CVE-2016-2272 affects Eaton Lighting Systems Eg2 Web Control. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2272?: 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-2016-2272 published?: CVE-2016-2272 was published on 2016-04-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-061-03

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:eaton_lighting_systems:eg2_web_control:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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