How severe is CVE-2016-5818?

CVE-2016-5818 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-5818 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-5818?

CVE-2016-5818 affects Schneider-electric Powerlogic Pm8ecc Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5818?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2016-5818 published?

CVE-2016-5818 was published on 2017-02-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-5818

CVE-2016-5818 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Schneider-electric Powerlogic Pm8ecc Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Schneider-electric Powerlogic Pm8ecc Firmware
Published: 2017-02-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in Schneider Electric PowerLogic PM8ECC device 2.651 and older. Undocumented hard-coded credentials allow access to the device.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-5818?: An issue was discovered in Schneider Electric PowerLogic PM8ECC device 2.651 and older. Undocumented hard-coded credentials allow access to the device.
How severe is CVE-2016-5818?: CVE-2016-5818 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-5818 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-5818?: CVE-2016-5818 affects Schneider-electric Powerlogic Pm8ecc Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5818?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2016-5818 published?: CVE-2016-5818 was published on 2017-02-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:schneider-electric:powerlogic_pm8ecc_firmware:2.651:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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