CVE-2016-4529

Name: CVE-2016-4529
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-07-15T16:59:10.347+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.3/10EPSS 4.99%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-4529 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.3/10 on the CVSS scale. An unspecified ActiveX control in Schneider Electric SoMachine HVAC Programming Software for M171/M172 Controllers before 2.1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors, related to the INTERFACESAFE_FOR_UNTRUSTED_CALLER (aka safe for scripting) flag.. EPSS estimates a 4.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An unspecified ActiveX control in Schneider Electric SoMachine HVAC Programming Software for M171/M172 Controllers before 2.1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors, related to the INTERFACESAFE_FOR_UNTRUSTED_CALLER (aka safe for scripting) flag.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

4.99%

91.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Schneider-Electric	Somachine Hvac Firmware	<= 2.0.2

References

http://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2016-161-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91778Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-440Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-196-03Mitigation, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://download.schneider-electric.com/files?p_Doc_Ref=SEVD-2016-161-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91778Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-440Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-196-03Mitigation, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Jul 15, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-4529?

How severe is CVE-2016-4529?

CVE-2016-4529 has a CVSS score of 7.3/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-4529?

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