CVE-2016-4520

CVE-2016-4520 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Schneider-electric Pelco Digital Sentry Video Management System Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Schneider Electric Pelco Digital Sentry Video Management System with firmware before 7.14 has hardcoded credentials, which allows remote attackers to obtain access, and consequently execute arbitrary code, via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-4520?
Schneider Electric Pelco Digital Sentry Video Management System with firmware before 7.14 has hardcoded credentials, which allows remote attackers to obtain access, and consequently execute arbitrary code, via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2016-4520?
CVE-2016-4520 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, 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 high.
Is CVE-2016-4520 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-4520?
CVE-2016-4520 affects Schneider-electric Pelco Digital Sentry Video Management System Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4520?
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-2016-4520 published?
CVE-2016-4520 was published on 2016-07-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)