CVE-2016-2275
CVE-2016-2275 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Advantech Vesp211-eu Firmware 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-284.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 10.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-284
- Affected product: Advantech Vesp211-eu Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The web interface on Advantech/B+B SmartWorx VESP211-EU devices with firmware 1.7.2 and VESP211-232 devices with firmware 1.5.1 and 1.7.2 relies on the client to implement access control, which allows remote attackers to perform administrative actions via modified JavaScript code.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-2275?
- The web interface on Advantech/B+B SmartWorx VESP211-EU devices with firmware 1.7.2 and VESP211-232 devices with firmware 1.5.1 and 1.7.2 relies on the client to implement access control, which allows remote attackers to perform administrative actions via modified JavaScript code.
- How severe is CVE-2016-2275?
- CVE-2016-2275 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-2016-2275 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-2275?
- CVE-2016-2275 primarily affects Advantech Vesp211-eu Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-2275?
- 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-2016-2275 published?
- CVE-2016-2275 was published on 2016-02-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:a:advantech:vesp211-eu_firmware:1.7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:advantech:vesp211-232_firmware:1.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:advantech:vesp211-232_firmware:1.7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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