How severe is CVE-2016-9368?

CVE-2016-9368 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-9368 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-9368?

CVE-2016-9368 affects Eaton Xcomfort Ethernet Communication Interface. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9368?

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-2016-9368 published?

CVE-2016-9368 was published on 2017-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-9368

CVE-2016-9368 is a high-severity vulnerability in Eaton Xcomfort Ethernet Communication Interface with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Eaton Xcomfort Ethernet Communication Interface
Published: 2017-03-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in Eaton xComfort Ethernet Communication Interface (ECI) Versions 1.07 and prior. By accessing a specific uniform resource locator (URL) on the webserver, a malicious user may be able to access files without authenticating.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-9368?: An issue was discovered in Eaton xComfort Ethernet Communication Interface (ECI) Versions 1.07 and prior. By accessing a specific uniform resource locator (URL) on the webserver, a malicious user may be able to access files without authenticating.
How severe is CVE-2016-9368?: CVE-2016-9368 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-9368 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-9368?: CVE-2016-9368 affects Eaton Xcomfort Ethernet Communication Interface. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9368?: 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-2016-9368 published?: CVE-2016-9368 was published on 2017-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-061-01

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:eaton:xcomfort_ethernet_communication_interface:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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