CVE-2016-0871: Eaton Lighting EG2 Web Control 4.04P and earlier allows remote attackers to read the configuration file, and c

Q: How do I fix CVE-2016-0871?

eg2 web control: upgrade to newer than 4.04p. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2016-0871 being exploited?

CVE-2016-0871 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-2016-0871 affect?

CVE-2016-0871 affects eg2 web control. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Eaton Lighting EG2 Web Control 4.04P and earlier allows remote attackers to read the configuration file, and consequently discover credentials, via a direct request.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2016-0871?

Priority 50/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2016-0871 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting eg2 web control. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Eaton Lighting EG2 Web Control 4.04P and earlier allows remote attackers to read the configuration file, and consequently discover credentials, via a direct request.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.5% (top 25%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-200
Published	2016-04-06
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): ICS-CERT · Vendor: eaton lighting systems

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2016-04-06 23:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:38 UTCUpdated Record last modified

eaton lighting systems eg2 web control UPGRADE

Affected: <= 4.04p

Fixed in: newer than 4.04p

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy eg2-web-control || rpm -q eg2-web-control || eg2-web-control --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 4.04p (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade eg2-web-control

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade eg2-web-control

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2016-0871?

eg2 web control: upgrade to newer than 4.04p. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2016-0871 being exploited?

CVE-2016-0871 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-2016-0871 affect?

CVE-2016-0871 affects eg2 web control. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Eaton Lighting EG2 Web Control 4.04P and earlier allows remote attackers to read the configuration file, and consequently discover credentials, via a direct request.

How urgent is CVE-2016-0871?

Priority 50/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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