How severe is CVE-2016-5807?

CVE-2016-5807 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-5807 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-5807?

CVE-2016-5807 affects Tollgrade Lighthouse Sms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5807?

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-2016-5807 published?

CVE-2016-5807 was published on 2016-07-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-5807

CVE-2016-5807 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tollgrade Lighthouse Sms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
CVSS v2: 5.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Tollgrade Lighthouse Sms
Published: 2016-07-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Tollgrade LightHouse SMS before 5.1 patch 3 allows remote authenticated users to bypass an intended administrative-authentication requirement, and read or change parameter values, via a direct request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-5807?: Tollgrade LightHouse SMS before 5.1 patch 3 allows remote authenticated users to bypass an intended administrative-authentication requirement, and read or change parameter values, via a direct request.
How severe is CVE-2016-5807?: CVE-2016-5807 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-5807 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-5807?: CVE-2016-5807 affects Tollgrade Lighthouse Sms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5807?: 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-2016-5807 published?: CVE-2016-5807 was published on 2016-07-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:tollgrade:lighthouse_sms:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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