MEDIUM
CVE-2016-4497
CWE-20Published: May 12, 2016· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
4.2
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Panasonic FPWIN Pro 5.x through 7.x before 7.130 allows local users to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via vectors that leverage "type confusion."
Technical Analysis
CVE-2016-4497 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityLow
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Affected Vendors & Products
panasonic1 product(s)
fpwin pro
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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All References (6)
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https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-131-01US Government Resource
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https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-131-01US Government Resource
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2016-4497
CVSS Score4.2 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-20
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 12, 2016
Related CVEs (CWE-20)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2016-4497 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.