How severe is CVE-2016-4509?

CVE-2016-4509 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2016-4509 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-4509?

CVE-2016-4509 affects Eaton Elcsoft. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-4509?

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

When was CVE-2016-4509 published?

CVE-2016-4509 was published on 2016-07-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-4509

CVE-2016-4509 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Eaton Elcsoft with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.0. 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.0)
CVSS v2: 6.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Eaton Elcsoft
Published: 2016-07-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in elcsoft.exe in Eaton ELCSoft 2.4.01 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-4509?: Heap-based buffer overflow in elcsoft.exe in Eaton ELCSoft 2.4.01 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file.
How severe is CVE-2016-4509?: CVE-2016-4509 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2016-4509 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-4509?: CVE-2016-4509 affects Eaton Elcsoft. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4509?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-4509 published?: CVE-2016-4509 was published on 2016-07-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:eaton:elcsoft:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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