PatchTheCVECVE-2016-4525: Unspecified ActiveX controls in Advantech WebAccess before 8.1_20160519 allow remote authenticated users to ob
CVE-2016-4525 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.6) affecting webaccess. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Unspecified ActiveX controls in Advantech WebAccess before 8.1_20160519 allow remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information or modify data via unknown vectors, related to the INTERFACESAFE_FOR_UNTRUSTED_CALLER (aka safe for scripting) flag.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.6 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.4% (top 61%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2016-06-25 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2016-4525?
webaccess: upgrade to newer than 8.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2016-4525 being exploited?
CVE-2016-4525 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-2016-4525 affect?
CVE-2016-4525 affects webaccess. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.6). Unspecified ActiveX controls in Advantech WebAccess before 8.1_20160519 allow remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information or modify data via unknown vectors, related to the INTERFACESAFE_FOR_UNTRUSTED_CALLER (aka safe for scr
How urgent is CVE-2016-4525?
Priority 33/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
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