How severe is CVE-2016-2278?

CVE-2016-2278 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-2278 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-2278?

CVE-2016-2278 primarily affects Schneider-electric Struxureware Building Operations Automation Server As 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-2016-2278?

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-2016-2278 published?

CVE-2016-2278 was published on 2016-03-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-2278

CVE-2016-2278 is a high-severity vulnerability in Schneider-electric Struxureware Building Operations Automation Server As Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 13% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-284.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 13% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Schneider-electric Struxureware Building Operations Automation Server As Firmware
Published: 2016-03-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Schneider Electric Struxureware Building Operations Automation Server AS 1.7 and earlier and AS-P 1.7 and earlier allows remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary OS commands by defeating an msh (aka Minimal Shell) protection mechanism.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-2278?: Schneider Electric Struxureware Building Operations Automation Server AS 1.7 and earlier and AS-P 1.7 and earlier allows remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary OS commands by defeating an msh (aka Minimal Shell) protection mechanism.
How severe is CVE-2016-2278?: CVE-2016-2278 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-2278 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-2278?: CVE-2016-2278 primarily affects Schneider-electric Struxureware Building Operations Automation Server As 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-2016-2278?: 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-2016-2278 published?: CVE-2016-2278 was published on 2016-03-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:struxureware_building_operations_automation_server_as_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:schneider-electric:struxureware_building_operations_automation_server_as-p_firmware:1.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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