CVE-2016-5078
CVE-2016-5078 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Paessler Prtg Network Monitor with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-79.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Paessler Prtg Network Monitor
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Paessler PRTG before 16.2.24.4045 has XSS via SNMP.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-5078?
- Paessler PRTG before 16.2.24.4045 has XSS via SNMP.
- How severe is CVE-2016-5078?
- CVE-2016-5078 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2016-5078 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-5078?
- CVE-2016-5078 affects Paessler Prtg Network Monitor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-5078?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2016-5078 published?
- CVE-2016-5078 was published on 2017-04-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:paessler:prtg_network_monitor:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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