How severe is CVE-2016-5056?

CVE-2016-5056 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-5056 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-5056?

CVE-2016-5056 affects Osram Lightify Pro. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5056?

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-2016-5056 published?

CVE-2016-5056 was published on 2017-04-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-5056

CVE-2016-5056 is a high-severity vulnerability in Osram Lightify Pro 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-326.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-326
Affected product: Osram Lightify Pro
Published: 2017-04-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

OSRAM SYLVANIA Osram Lightify Pro before 2016-07-26 uses only 8 hex digits for a PSK.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-5056?: OSRAM SYLVANIA Osram Lightify Pro before 2016-07-26 uses only 8 hex digits for a PSK.
How severe is CVE-2016-5056?: CVE-2016-5056 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-5056 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-5056?: CVE-2016-5056 affects Osram Lightify Pro. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5056?: 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-2016-5056 published?: CVE-2016-5056 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_pro:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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