How severe is CVE-2016-4497?

CVE-2016-4497 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2016-4497 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-4497?

CVE-2016-4497 affects Panasonic Fpwin Pro. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-4497?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2016-4497 published?

CVE-2016-4497 was published on 2016-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-4497

CVE-2016-4497 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Panasonic Fpwin Pro with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.2. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.2)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Panasonic Fpwin Pro
Published: 2016-05-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Panasonic FPWIN Pro 5.x through 7.x before 7.130 allows local users to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via vectors that leverage "type confusion."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-4497?: Panasonic FPWIN Pro 5.x through 7.x before 7.130 allows local users to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via vectors that leverage "type confusion."
How severe is CVE-2016-4497?: CVE-2016-4497 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2016-4497 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-4497?: CVE-2016-4497 affects Panasonic Fpwin Pro. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4497?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-4497 published?: CVE-2016-4497 was published on 2016-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:panasonic:fpwin_pro:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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