CVE-2016-2279

Name: CVE-2016-2279
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-03-02T11:59:03.723+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 7.53%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-2279 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the web server in Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley CompactLogix 1769-L* before 28.011+ allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 7.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the web server in Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley CompactLogix 1769-L* before 28.011+ allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

7.53%

93.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Rockwellautomation	Compactlogix 1769-L16er-Bb1b Firmware	<= 27.011
Rockwellautomation	Compactlogix 1769-L18er-Bb1b Firmware	<= 27.011
Rockwellautomation	Compactlogix 1769-L18erm-Bb1b Firmware	<= 27.011
Rockwellautomation	Compactlogix 1769-L24er-Qb1b Firmware	<= 27.011
Rockwellautomation	Compactlogix 1769-L24er-Qbfc1b Firmware	<= 27.011
Rockwellautomation	Compactlogix 1769-L27erm-Qbfc1b Firmware	<= 27.011
Rockwellautomation	Compactlogix 1769-L30er Firmware	<= 27.011
Rockwellautomation	Compactlogix 1769-L30erm Firmware	<= 27.011
Rockwellautomation	Compactlogix 1769-L30er-Nse Firmware	<= 27.011
Rockwellautomation	Compactlogix 1769-L33er Firmware	<= 27.011
Rockwellautomation	Compactlogix 1769-L33erm Firmware	<= 27.011
Rockwellautomation	Compactlogix 1769-L36erm Firmware	<= 27.011
Rockwellautomation	Compactlogix 1769-L23e-Qb1b Firmware	<= 20.018
Rockwellautomation	Compactlogix 1769-L23e-Qbfc1b Firmware	<= 20.018
Rockwellautomation	Compactlogix 1756-En2f Series A Firmware	All versions
Rockwellautomation	Compactlogix 1756-En2f Series B Firmware	All versions
Rockwellautomation	Compactlogix 1756-En2t Series A Firmware	All versions
Rockwellautomation	Compactlogix 1756-En2t Series B Firmware	All versions
Rockwellautomation	Compactlogix 1756-En2t Series C Firmware	All versions
Rockwellautomation	Compactlogix 1756-En2t Series D Firmware	<= 10.007
Rockwellautomation	Compactlogix 1756-En2tr Series A Firmware	All versions
Rockwellautomation	Compactlogix 1756-En2tr Series B Firmware	All versions
Rockwellautomation	Compactlogix 1756-En3tr Series A Firmware	All versions

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035190Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-061-02Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44626/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035190Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-061-02Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44626/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Mar 2, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-2279?

How severe is CVE-2016-2279?

CVE-2016-2279 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 7.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2279?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST