CVE-2016-5848

6.7 MEDIUM

Published: July 04, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026

Description

Siemens SICAM PAS before 8.07 does not properly restrict password data in the database, which makes it easier for local users to calculate passwords by leveraging unspecified database privileges.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91525

Source: cve@mitre.org

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

http://www.siemens.com/cert/pool/cert/siemens_security_advisory_ssa-444217.pdf

Source: cve@mitre.org

Vendor Advisory

https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-182-02

Source: cve@mitre.org

Third Party Advisory US Government Resource

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91525

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

http://www.siemens.com/cert/pool/cert/siemens_security_advisory_ssa-444217.pdf

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Vendor Advisory

https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-182-02

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party Advisory US Government Resource

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

6.7 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

0.1%

33th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-200 CWE-255

Affected Vendors

siemens

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