7.5

CVE-2016-4531: rockwellautomation factorytalk_energrymetrix Improper Authorization

CVSS: 7.5v2.0HighModified
Published 28-07-2016Last modified 06-08-2024
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Vulnerability summary

CVE-2016-4531 is a high (CVSS 7.5) Improper Authorization vulnerability in rockwellautomation factorytalk_energrymetrix. EPSS estimates a 8.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 94.8% of scored vulnerabilities.

Overall risk
32/100
0100
Medium · default modelHow is this calculated?
CVSS score
7.5/10
010
High · v2.0 (NVD)
EPSS score
8.22%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 days
KEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded

Timeline

  1. 28-07-2016
    PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
  2. 06-08-2024
    Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

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 metrics

2 scores · 1 source · 2 versions

EPSS trend

Probability

8.22%

Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days

Percentile

95%

Versus all other CVEs

30-day change

0.00 pp

From 8.22% on 22-09-2026

22-09-202622-10-2026
EPSS score
8.22%

Known exploited

Compare KEV catalogs

Not in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.

Public exploits

0 found

No public exploits indexed.

Weaknesses

CWE · root cause

Affected systems

Rockwellautomation1 product

1 vendor · 1 product

References

2 links