How severe is CVE-2016-5781?

CVE-2016-5781 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-5781 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 15% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-5781?

CVE-2016-5781 affects Wecon Levistudio. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5781?

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-2016-5781 published?

CVE-2016-5781 was published on 2016-07-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-5781

CVE-2016-5781 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wecon Levistudio with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 15% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 15% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Wecon Levistudio
Published: 2016-07-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in WECON LeviStudio allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-5781?: Stack-based buffer overflow in WECON LeviStudio allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted file.
How severe is CVE-2016-5781?: CVE-2016-5781 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-5781 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 15% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-5781?: CVE-2016-5781 affects Wecon Levistudio. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5781?: 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-2016-5781 published?: CVE-2016-5781 was published on 2016-07-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:wecon:levistudio:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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