CVE-2016-2278

What it is

Schneider Electric Struxureware Building Operations Automation Server AS 1.7 and earlier and AS-P 1.7 and earlier allows remote authenticated administrators to execute arbitrary OS commands by defeating an msh (aka Minimal Shell) protection mechanism.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network with an admin-level account. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.

Exploit odds

13.4% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS). Higher than most.

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2016-03-02 11:59 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 00:43 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 13.4% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 7.2 HIGH (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2016-03-02 11:59 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 00:43 UTC

Exploit probability

13.4% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-284 · Improper access control

Record status

Modified

Affected

• schneider-electric Struxureware Building Operations Automation Server As Firmware ≤ 1.7
• schneider-electric Struxureware Building Operations Automation Server as-p Firmware 1.7

Attack profile CVSS 3.0 · 7.2

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

High

User interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

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