What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-8564?

CVE-2016-8564 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.5 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.2%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2016-8564?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2016-8564. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Automation License Manager CVE-2016-8564

MEDIUM

SQL Injection (CWE-89)

2016-10-13 cve@mitre.org

SQLi Siemens Automation License Manager

6.5

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

6.5 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

Low

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Oct 13, 2016 - 10:59 cve.org

MEDIUM 6.5

DescriptionCVE.org

SQL injection vulnerability in Siemens Automation License Manager (ALM) before 5.3 SP3 Update 1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via crafted traffic to TCP port 4410.

AnalysisAI

SQL injection vulnerability in Siemens Automation License Manager (ALM) before 5.3 SP3 Update 1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via crafted traffic to TCP port 4410. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as SQL Injection (CWE-89), which allows attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands against the database. SQL injection vulnerability in Siemens Automation License Manager (ALM) before 5.3 SP3 Update 1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via crafted traffic to TCP port 4410. Affected products include: Siemens Automation License Manager. Version information: before 5.3.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Use parameterized queries/prepared statements. Never concatenate user input into SQL. Apply least-privilege database permissions.