How severe is CVE-2016-4526?

CVE-2016-4526 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-4526 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-4526?

CVE-2016-4526 affects Trane Tracer Sc. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-4526?

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-2016-4526 published?

CVE-2016-4526 was published on 2016-09-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-4526

CVE-2016-4526 is a high-severity vulnerability in Trane Tracer Sc with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-427.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 6.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (23rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-427
Affected product: Trane Tracer Sc
Published: 2016-09-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

ABB DataManagerPro 1.x before 1.7.1 allows local users to gain privileges by replacing a DLL file in the package directory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-4526?: ABB DataManagerPro 1.x before 1.7.1 allows local users to gain privileges by replacing a DLL file in the package directory.
How severe is CVE-2016-4526?: CVE-2016-4526 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-4526 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-4526?: CVE-2016-4526 affects Trane Tracer Sc. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4526?: 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-2016-4526 published?: CVE-2016-4526 was published on 2016-09-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:trane:tracer_sc:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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