CVE-2016-3943

Name: CVE-2016-3943
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-04-18T15:59:02.11+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.19%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-3943 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Panda Endpoint Administration Agent before 7.50.00, as used in Panda Security for Business products for Windows, uses a weak ACL for the Panda Security/WaAgent directory and sub-directories, which allows local users to gain SYSTEM privileges by modifying an executable module.. EPSS estimates a 1.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Panda Endpoint Administration Agent before 7.50.00, as used in Panda Security for Business products for Windows, uses a weak ACL for the Panda Security/WaAgent directory and sub-directories, which allows local users to gain SYSTEM privileges by modifying an executable module.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.19%

63.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-276

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Watchguard	Panda Endpoint Administration Agent	<= 7.49

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/136606/Panda-Endpoint-Administration-Agent-Privilege-Escalation.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Apr/24Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39671/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/136606/Panda-Endpoint-Administration-Agent-Privilege-Escalation.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Apr/24Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39671/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Apr 18, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-3943?

How severe is CVE-2016-3943?

CVE-2016-3943 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3943?

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