CVE-2016-4501
CVE-2016-4501 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Envirosys Esc 8832 Data Controller with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. 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-284.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
- CVSS v2: 6.4
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-284
- Affected product: Envirosys Esc 8832 Data Controller
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Environmental Systems Corporation (ESC) 8832 Data Controller 3.02 and earlier mishandles sessions, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and make arbitrary configuration changes via unspecified vectors.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-4501?
- Environmental Systems Corporation (ESC) 8832 Data Controller 3.02 and earlier mishandles sessions, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and make arbitrary configuration changes via unspecified vectors.
- How severe is CVE-2016-4501?
- CVE-2016-4501 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, 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 none.
- Is CVE-2016-4501 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-4501?
- CVE-2016-4501 affects Envirosys Esc 8832 Data Controller. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-4501?
- 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-2016-4501 published?
- CVE-2016-4501 was published on 2016-05-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:envirosys:esc_8832_data_controller:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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