How severe is CVE-2016-5814?

CVE-2016-5814 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, 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-2016-5814 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-5814?

CVE-2016-5814 primarily affects Rockwellautomation Rslogix 500 Professional Edition. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5814?

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-2016-5814 published?

CVE-2016-5814 was published on 2016-09-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-5814

CVE-2016-5814 is a high-severity vulnerability in Rockwellautomation Rslogix 500 Professional Edition with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6. 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.6)
CVSS v2: 9.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Rockwellautomation Rslogix 500 Professional Edition
Published: 2016-09-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Buffer overflow in Rockwell Automation RSLogix Micro Starter Lite, RSLogix Micro Developer, RSLogix 500 Starter Edition, RSLogix 500 Standard Edition, and RSLogix 500 Professional Edition allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted RSS project file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-5814?: Buffer overflow in Rockwell Automation RSLogix Micro Starter Lite, RSLogix Micro Developer, RSLogix 500 Starter Edition, RSLogix 500 Standard Edition, and RSLogix 500 Professional Edition allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted RSS project file.
How severe is CVE-2016-5814?: CVE-2016-5814 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, 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-2016-5814 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-5814?: CVE-2016-5814 primarily affects Rockwellautomation Rslogix 500 Professional Edition. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5814?: 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-2016-5814 published?: CVE-2016-5814 was published on 2016-09-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:rockwellautomation:rslogix_500_professional_edition:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rockwellautomation:rslogix_500_standard_edition:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rockwellautomation:rslogix_500_starter_edition:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rockwellautomation:rslogix_micro_developer:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rockwellautomation:rslogix_micro_starter_lite:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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