CVE-2016-4813

CVE-2016-4813 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netcommons with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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

Description

NetCommons 2.4.2.1 and earlier allows remote authenticated secretariat (aka CLERK) users to gain privileges by creating a SYSTEM_ADMIN account.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-4813?
NetCommons 2.4.2.1 and earlier allows remote authenticated secretariat (aka CLERK) users to gain privileges by creating a SYSTEM_ADMIN account.
How severe is CVE-2016-4813?
CVE-2016-4813 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-4813 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-4813?
CVE-2016-4813 affects Netcommons. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4813?
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-2016-4813 published?
CVE-2016-4813 was published on 2016-06-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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