PatchTheCVECVE-2016-5805: An issue was discovered in Delta Electronics WPLSoft, Versions prior to V2.42.11, ISPSoft, Versions prior to 3
CVE-2016-5805 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting ispsoft, pmsoft, wplsoft. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
An issue was discovered in Delta Electronics WPLSoft, Versions prior to V2.42.11, ISPSoft, Versions prior to 3.02.11, and PMSoft, Versions prior to2.10.10. There are multiple instances of heap-based buffer overflows that may allow malicious files to cause the execution of arbitrary code or a denial of service.
Why this priority
- High severity
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.8 (High) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.7% (top 23%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-119 |
| Published | 2017-02-13 |
| 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-2016-5805?
ispsoft: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; pmsoft: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; wplsoft: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2016-5805 being exploited?
CVE-2016-5805 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-2016-5805 affect?
CVE-2016-5805 affects ispsoft, pmsoft, wplsoft. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). An issue was discovered in Delta Electronics WPLSoft, Versions prior to V2.42.11, ISPSoft, Versions prior to 3.02.11, and PMSoft, Versions prior to2.10.10. There are multiple instances of heap-based buffer overflows that may allow malicious
How urgent is CVE-2016-5805?
Priority 47/100. High severity
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