How severe is CVE-2016-2297?

CVE-2016-2297 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.4, 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 low.

Is CVE-2016-2297 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-2297?

CVE-2016-2297 primarily affects Meteocontrol Web'log Basic 100. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2297?

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-2016-2297 published?

CVE-2016-2297 was published on 2016-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-2297

CVE-2016-2297 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Meteocontrol Web'log Basic 100 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.4)
CVSS v2: 9.7
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Meteocontrol Web'log Basic 100
Published: 2016-05-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Meteocontrol WEB'log Basic 100, Light, Pro, and Pro Unlimited allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via an "access command shell-like feature."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-2297?: Meteocontrol WEB'log Basic 100, Light, Pro, and Pro Unlimited allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via an "access command shell-like feature."
How severe is CVE-2016-2297?: CVE-2016-2297 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.4, 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 low.
Is CVE-2016-2297 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-2297?: CVE-2016-2297 primarily affects Meteocontrol Web'log Basic 100. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2297?: 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-2016-2297 published?: CVE-2016-2297 was published on 2016-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:meteocontrol:web\'log_basic_100:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:meteocontrol:web\'log_light:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:meteocontrol:web\'log_pro:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:meteocontrol:web\'log_pro_unlimited:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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