CVE-2016-5811
CVE-2016-5811 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Visonic Powerlink2 Firmware 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% (60th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Visonic Powerlink2 Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An issue was discovered in Visonic PowerLink2, all versions prior to October 2016 firmware release. User controlled input is not neutralized prior to being placed in web page output (CROSS-SITE SCRIPTING).
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-5811?
- An issue was discovered in Visonic PowerLink2, all versions prior to October 2016 firmware release. User controlled input is not neutralized prior to being placed in web page output (CROSS-SITE SCRIPTING).
- How severe is CVE-2016-5811?
- CVE-2016-5811 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-2016-5811 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-5811?
- CVE-2016-5811 affects Visonic Powerlink2 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-5811?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2016-5811 published?
- CVE-2016-5811 was published on 2017-02-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:visonic:powerlink2_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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