CVE-2016-5313

Name: CVE-2016-5313
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-04-12T22:59:00.63+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.61%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-5313 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Symantec Web Gateway (SWG) before 5.2.5 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary OS commands.. EPSS estimates a 4.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Symantec Web Gateway (SWG) before 5.2.5 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary OS commands.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.61%

90.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Symantec	Web Gateway	<= 5.2.2

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/139006/Symantec-Web-Gateway-5.2.2-OS-Command-Injection.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Oct/24Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93284Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036973Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20161005_00Vendor Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/139006/Symantec-Web-Gateway-5.2.2-OS-Command-Injection.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/Oct/24Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93284Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036973Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=&suid=20161005_00Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 12, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-5313?

Symantec Web Gateway (SWG) before 5.2.5 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary OS commands.

How severe is CVE-2016-5313?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-5313 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5313?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2016-5313?

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Source: NVD / NIST