CVE-2016-2278

7.2 HIGH
Published: March 02, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026
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Description

Schneider Electric Struxureware Building Operations Automation Server AS 1.7 and earlier and AS-P 1.7 and earlier allows remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary OS commands by defeating an msh (aka Minimal Shell) protection mechanism.

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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:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2016-025-01
Source: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov
Vendor Advisory
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-061-01
Source: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov
Third Party Advisory US Government Resource
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39522/
Source: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2016-025-01
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-061-01
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory US Government Resource
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39522/
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.2 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
14.0%
94th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-284

Affected Vendors

schneider-electric

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