How severe is CVE-2016-4860?

CVE-2016-4860 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2016-4860 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-4860?

CVE-2016-4860 primarily affects Yokogawa Stardom Fcn/fcj. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-4860?

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-2016-4860 published?

CVE-2016-4860 was published on 2016-09-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-4860

CVE-2016-4860 is a high-severity vulnerability in Yokogawa Stardom Fcn/fcj with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Yokogawa Stardom Fcn/fcj
Published: 2016-09-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Yokogawa STARDOM FCN/FCJ controller R1.01 through R4.01 does not require authentication for Logic Designer connections, which allows remote attackers to reconfigure the device or cause a denial of service via a (1) stop application program, (2) change value, or (3) modify application command.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-4860?: Yokogawa STARDOM FCN/FCJ controller R1.01 through R4.01 does not require authentication for Logic Designer connections, which allows remote attackers to reconfigure the device or cause a denial of service via a (1) stop application program, (2) change value, or (3) modify application command.
How severe is CVE-2016-4860?: CVE-2016-4860 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2016-4860 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-4860?: CVE-2016-4860 primarily affects Yokogawa Stardom Fcn/fcj. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4860?: 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-2016-4860 published?: CVE-2016-4860 was published on 2016-09-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:yokogawa:stardom_fcn\/fcj:r1.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:yokogawa:stardom_fcn\/fcj:r2.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:yokogawa:stardom_fcn\/fcj:r3.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:yokogawa:stardom_fcn\/fcj:r4.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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