CVE-2016-5793

8.8 HIGH

Published: September 24, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026

Description

Unquoted Windows search path vulnerability in Moxa Active OPC Server before 2.4.19 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse executable file in the %SYSTEMDRIVE% directory.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

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

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93046

Source: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov

https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-264-01

Source: ics-cert@hq.dhs.gov

Third Party Advisory US Government Resource

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93046

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

https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-264-01

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

Third Party Advisory US Government Resource

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

8.8 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

0.4%

30th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-428

Affected Vendors

moxa

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