CVE-2016-5801: An issue was discovered in OmniMetrix OmniView, Version 1.2

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2016-5801 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting omniview. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An issue was discovered in OmniMetrix OmniView, Version 1.2. Insufficient password requirements for the OmniView web application may allow an attacker to gain access by brute forcing account passwords.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.7% (top 23%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-284
Published	2017-02-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

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

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-02-13 21:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:50 UTCUpdated Record last modified

omnimetrix omniview DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy omniview || rpm -q omniview || omniview --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison omniview sudo apt install omniview=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2> sudo apt-mark hold omniview

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list omniview sudo dnf downgrade omniview-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2> sudo dnf versionlock add omniview

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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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-2016-5801?

omniview: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2016-5801 being exploited?

CVE-2016-5801 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-2016-5801 affect?

CVE-2016-5801 affects omniview. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). An issue was discovered in OmniMetrix OmniView, Version 1.2. Insufficient password requirements for the OmniView web application may allow an attacker to gain access by brute forcing account passwords.

How urgent is CVE-2016-5801?

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

Related CVEs

CVE-2016-5786 HIGH 7.5 DOWNGRADE An issue was discovered in OmniMetrix OmniView, Version 1.2

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