HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2016-4860
HIGH

CVE-2016-4860

CWE-287Published: September 19, 2016· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.3
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Yokogawa STARDOM FCN/FCJ controller R1.01 through R4.01 does not require authentication for Logic Designer connections, which allows remote attackers to reconfigure the device or cause a denial of service via a (1) stop application program, (2) change value, or (3) modify application command.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2016-4860 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-287): Authentication bypass vulnerabilities allow attackers to access protected resources without valid credentials.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityLow
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Affected Vendors & Products

yokogawa1 product(s)
stardom fcn\/fcj
Source: NVD CPE · 4 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttps://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-259-01
ADVISORYhttps://web-material3.yokogawa.com/YSAR-16-0002-E.pdf
ADVISORYhttps://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-259-01
ADVISORYhttps://web-material3.yokogawa.com/YSAR-16-0002-E.pdf

All References (6)

→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92981
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https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-259-01Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
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https://web-material3.yokogawa.com/YSAR-16-0002-E.pdfVendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92981
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https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-259-01Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
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https://web-material3.yokogawa.com/YSAR-16-0002-E.pdfVendor Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2016-4860
CVSS Score7.3 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-287
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedSep 19, 2016

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2016-4860 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.
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