What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-8561?

CVE-2016-8561 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.6 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.7%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2016-8561?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2016-8561. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Simatic Cp 1543 1 Firmware CVE-2016-8561

MEDIUM

Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CWE-264)

2016-11-18 cve@mitre.org

Privilege Escalation Siemens Simatic Cp 1543 1 Firmware

6.6

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

6.6 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

High

Privileges Required

High

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Nov 18, 2016 - 21:59 cve.org

MEDIUM 6.6

DescriptionCVE.org

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.

AnalysisAI

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). Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.6), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-264. 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. Affected products include: Siemens Simatic Cp 1543-1 Firmware.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.