How severe is CVE-2016-5053?

CVE-2016-5053 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-2016-5053 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-5053?

CVE-2016-5053 affects Osram Lightify Home. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5053?

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-2016-5053 published?

CVE-2016-5053 was published on 2017-04-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-5053

CVE-2016-5053 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Osram Lightify Home 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-306.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Osram Lightify Home
Published: 2017-04-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

OSRAM SYLVANIA Osram Lightify Home before 2016-07-26 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via TCP port 4000.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-5053?: OSRAM SYLVANIA Osram Lightify Home before 2016-07-26 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via TCP port 4000.
How severe is CVE-2016-5053?: CVE-2016-5053 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-2016-5053 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-5053?: CVE-2016-5053 affects Osram Lightify Home. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5053?: 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-2016-5053 published?: CVE-2016-5053 was published on 2017-04-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://community.rapid7.com/community/infosec/blog/2016/07/26/r7-2016-10-multiple-osram-sylvania-osram-lightify-vulnerabilities-cve-2016-5051-through-5059

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:osram:lightify_home:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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