CVE-2016-0865: Tollgrade SmartGrid LightHouse Sensor Management System (SMS) Software EMS before 5.1, and 4.1.0 Build 16, all

Q: How do I fix CVE-2016-0865?

smartgrid lighthouse sensor management system: upgrade to newer than 5.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2016-0865 being exploited?

CVE-2016-0865 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2016-0865 affect?

CVE-2016-0865 affects smartgrid lighthouse sensor management system. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Tollgrade SmartGrid LightHouse Sensor Management System (SMS) Software EMS before 5.1, and 4.1.0 Build 16, allows remote authenticated users to change arbitrary passwords via unspecified vectors.

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HIGH 8.8UPGRADE

CVE-2016-0865 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting smartgrid lighthouse sensor management system. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Tollgrade SmartGrid LightHouse Sensor Management System (SMS) Software EMS before 5.1, and 4.1.0 Build 16, allows remote authenticated users to change arbitrary passwords via unspecified vectors.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.1% (top 19%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-255
Published	2016-02-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): ICS-CERT · Vendor: tollgrade

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2016-02-13 02:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:38 UTCUpdated Record last modified

tollgrade smartgrid lighthouse sensor management system UPGRADE

Affected: <= 5.0 · 4.1.0

Fixed in: newer than 5.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy smartgrid-lighthouse-sensor-management-system || rpm -q smartgrid-lighthouse-sensor-management-system || smartgrid-lighthouse-sensor-management-system --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 5.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade smartgrid-lighthouse-sensor-management-system

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade smartgrid-lighthouse-sensor-management-system

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2016-0865?

smartgrid lighthouse sensor management system: upgrade to newer than 5.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2016-0865 being exploited?

CVE-2016-0865 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2016-0865 affect?

CVE-2016-0865 affects smartgrid lighthouse sensor management system. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Tollgrade SmartGrid LightHouse Sensor Management System (SMS) Software EMS before 5.1, and 4.1.0 Build 16, allows remote authenticated users to change arbitrary passwords via unspecified vectors.

How urgent is CVE-2016-0865?

Priority 51/100. High severity

Related CVEs

CVE-2016-0866 MEDIUM 6.1 UPGRADE Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Tollgrade SmartGrid LightHouse Sensor Management System (SMS) Soft
CVE-2016-0864 MEDIUM 5.3 UPGRADE Tollgrade SmartGrid LightHouse Sensor Management System (SMS) Software EMS before 5.1, and 4.1.0 Build 16, all
CVE-2016-0863 HIGH 8.8 UPGRADE Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Tollgrade SmartGrid LightHouse Sensor Management System (SM

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