CVE-2016-8561

6.6 MEDIUM
Published: November 18, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026
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Description

A vulnerability has been identified in SIMATIC CP 1543-1 (All versions < V2.0.28), SIPLUS NET CP 1543-1 (All versions < V2.0.28). Users with elevated privileges to TIA-Portal and project data on the engineering station could possibly get privileged access on affected devices.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/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/94436
Source: cve@mitre.org
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.siemens.com/cert/pool/cert/siemens_security_advisory_ssa-672373.pdf
Source: cve@mitre.org
Patch Vendor Advisory
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-672373.pdf
Source: cve@mitre.org
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-327-01
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94436
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.siemens.com/cert/pool/cert/siemens_security_advisory_ssa-672373.pdf
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Patch Vendor Advisory
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-672373.pdf
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-327-01
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

8 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
6.6 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.7%
73th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-264

Affected Vendors

siemens

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