CVE-2016-2275

9.8 CRITICAL
Published: February 21, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026
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Description

The web interface on Advantech/B+B SmartWorx VESP211-EU devices with firmware 1.7.2 and VESP211-232 devices with firmware 1.5.1 and 1.7.2 relies on the client to implement access control, which allows remote attackers to perform administrative actions via modified JavaScript code.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-049-01
Source: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov
Third Party Advisory US Government Resource
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-049-01
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory US Government Resource

2 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
9.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.3%
53th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

advantech