CVE-2016-4560

CVE-2016-4560 is a high-severity vulnerability in Flexerasoftware Installanywhere with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Flexera InstallAnywhere allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in the current working directory of a setup-launcher executable file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-4560?
Untrusted search path vulnerability in Flexera InstallAnywhere allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in the current working directory of a setup-launcher executable file.
How severe is CVE-2016-4560?
CVE-2016-4560 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-4560 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-4560?
CVE-2016-4560 affects Flexerasoftware Installanywhere. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4560?
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-2016-4560 published?
CVE-2016-4560 was published on 2016-07-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)