CVE-2016-9368: eaton xcomfort_ethernet_communication_interface Improper Access Control
CVSS: 7.5v3.0HighModified
Published 14-03-2017Last modified 06-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2016-9368 is a high (CVSS 7.5) Improper Access Control vulnerability in eaton xcomfort_ethernet_communication_interface. EPSS estimates a 1.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 69.4% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.5/10
010
High · v3.0 (NVD)EPSS score
1.26%
0%100%
Low · +0.13 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 14-03-2017PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 06-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
An issue was discovered in Eaton xComfort Ethernet Communication Interface (ECI) Versions 1.07 and prior. By accessing a specific uniform resource locator (URL) on the webserver, a malicious user may be able to access files without authenticating.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsHigh 7.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NSourcesSingle source
Medium 5.0Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
1.26%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
69%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.13 pp
From 1.13% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score1.26%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Eaton1 product
1 vendor · 1 product
References
1 links- ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-17-061-01X Refsource MISCMitigationThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource