CVE-2016-5790: Tollgrade LightHouse SMS before 5.1 patch 3 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and restart the s

Q: How do I fix CVE-2016-5790?

lighthouse sms: upgrade to newer than 5.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2016-5790 being exploited?

CVE-2016-5790 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-2016-5790 affect?

CVE-2016-5790 affects lighthouse sms. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Tollgrade LightHouse SMS before 5.1 patch 3 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and restart the software via unspecified vectors.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2016-5790?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2016-5790 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting lighthouse sms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Tollgrade LightHouse SMS before 5.1 patch 3 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and restart the software via unspecified vectors.

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	2.9% (top 13%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2016-07-15
Last modified	2026-06-17

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

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2016-07-15 16:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:50 UTCUpdated Record last modified

enghousenetworks lighthouse sms UPGRADE

Affected: <= 5.1

Fixed in: newer than 5.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy lighthouse-sms || rpm -q lighthouse-sms || lighthouse-sms --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 5.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade lighthouse-sms

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade lighthouse-sms

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-2016-5790?

lighthouse sms: upgrade to newer than 5.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2016-5790 being exploited?

CVE-2016-5790 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-2016-5790 affect?

CVE-2016-5790 affects lighthouse sms. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Tollgrade LightHouse SMS before 5.1 patch 3 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and restart the software via unspecified vectors.

How urgent is CVE-2016-5790?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Related CVEs

CVE-2016-5807 HIGH 8.1 UPGRADE Tollgrade LightHouse SMS before 5.1 patch 3 allows remote authenticated users to bypass an intended administra
CVE-2016-5797 MEDIUM 5.3 UPGRADE Tollgrade LightHouse SMS before 5.1 patch 3 provides different error messages for failed authentication attemp

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