How severe is CVE-2016-2290?

CVE-2016-2290 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-2290 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-2290?

CVE-2016-2290 primarily affects Schneider-electric Proface Gp-pro Ex Ex-ed. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2290?

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-2016-2290 published?

CVE-2016-2290 was published on 2016-04-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-2290

CVE-2016-2290 is a high-severity vulnerability in Schneider-electric Proface Gp-pro Ex Ex-ed with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-787.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-787
Affected product: Schneider-electric Proface Gp-pro Ex Ex-ed
Published: 2016-04-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in Pro-face GP-Pro EX EX-ED before 4.05.000, PFXEXEDV before 4.05.000, PFXEXEDLS before 4.05.000, and PFXEXGRPLS before 4.05.000 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-2290?: Heap-based buffer overflow in Pro-face GP-Pro EX EX-ED before 4.05.000, PFXEXEDV before 4.05.000, PFXEXEDLS before 4.05.000, and PFXEXGRPLS before 4.05.000 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2016-2290?: CVE-2016-2290 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-2290 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-2290?: CVE-2016-2290 primarily affects Schneider-electric Proface Gp-pro Ex Ex-ed. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2290?: 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-2016-2290 published?: CVE-2016-2290 was published on 2016-04-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-096-01

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:schneider-electric:proface_gp-pro_ex_ex-ed:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:schneider-electric:proface_gp-pro_ex_pfxexedls:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:schneider-electric:proface_gp-pro_ex_pfxexedv:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:schneider-electric:proface_gp-pro_ex_pfxexgrpls:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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