CVE-2016-4531 — HIGH (7.3) — White Hats Nepal

Q: How severe is CVE-2016-4531?

CVE-2016-4531 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2016-4531?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Rockwellautomation Factorytalk Energrymetrix.

Vulnerability Description

Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk EnergyMetrix before 2.20.00 does not invalidate credentials upon a logout action, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access by leveraging an unattended workstation.

CVSS Score

7.3

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

LOW

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Rockwellautomation	Factorytalk Energrymetrix	<= 2.10.00

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-285

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92135
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-173-03Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92135
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-173-03Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource

FAQ

What is CVE-2016-4531?

CVE-2016-4531 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.3 (HIGH). Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk EnergyMetrix before 2.20.00 does not invalidate credentials upon a logout action, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access by leveraging an unattende...

How severe is CVE-2016-4531?

CVE-2016-4531 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2016-4531?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Rockwellautomation Factorytalk Energrymetrix.