CVE-2016-5797

5.3 MEDIUM

Published: July 15, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026

Description

Tollgrade LightHouse SMS before 5.1 patch 3 provides different error messages for failed authentication attempts depending on whether the username exists, which allows remote attackers to enumerate account names via a series of attempts.

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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:L/I:N/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91728

Source: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov

https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-194-01

Source: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov

Third Party Advisory US Government Resource

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91728

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-194-01

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party Advisory US Government Resource

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

5.3 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

0.4%

63th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-200

Affected Vendors

tollgrade

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