CVE-2016-2287: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in XZERES 442SR OS on 442SR wind turbines allows remote attackers to

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1MITIGATE

CVE-2016-2287 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting 442sr os. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in XZERES 442SR OS on 442SR wind turbines allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 40%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2016-03-19
Last modified	2026-06-17

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

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2016-03-19 10:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:43 UTCUpdated Record last modified

xzeres 442sr os MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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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-2016-2287?

442sr os: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2016-2287 being exploited?

CVE-2016-2287 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-2016-2287 affect?

CVE-2016-2287 affects 442sr os. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in XZERES 442SR OS on 442SR wind turbines allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.

How urgent is CVE-2016-2287?

Priority 36/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Related CVEs

CVE-2015-3950 MEDIUM 6.8 MITIGATE Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in XZERES 442SR OS on 442SR wind turbines allows remote attack
CVE-2015-0985 MEDIUM 6.8 MITIGATE MITIGATE Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in XZERES 442SR OS on 442SR wind turbines allows remote attack

References

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