How severe is CVE-2016-4494?

CVE-2016-4494 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-2016-4494 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-4494?

CVE-2016-4494 affects Kmc Controls Bac-5051e Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-4494?

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-2016-4494 published?

CVE-2016-4494 was published on 2016-06-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-4494

CVE-2016-4494 is a high-severity vulnerability in Kmc Controls Bac-5051e Firmware 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-352.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Kmc Controls Bac-5051e Firmware
Published: 2016-06-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability on KMC Controls BAC-5051E devices with firmware before E0.2.0.2 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of unspecified victims for requests that disclose the contents of a configuration file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-4494?: Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability on KMC Controls BAC-5051E devices with firmware before E0.2.0.2 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of unspecified victims for requests that disclose the contents of a configuration file.
How severe is CVE-2016-4494?: CVE-2016-4494 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-2016-4494 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-4494?: CVE-2016-4494 affects Kmc Controls Bac-5051e Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4494?: 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-2016-4494 published?: CVE-2016-4494 was published on 2016-06-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-126-01

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:kmc_controls:bac-5051e_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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