CVE-2016-5787

Name: CVE-2016-5787
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-07-15T16:59:11.423+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.3/10EPSS 0.39%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-5787 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.3/10 on the CVSS scale. General Electric (GE) Digital Proficy HMI/SCADA - CIMPLICITY before 8.2 SIM 27 mishandles service DACLs, which allows local users to modify a service configuration via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

General Electric (GE) Digital Proficy HMI/SCADA - CIMPLICITY before 8.2 SIM 27 mishandles service DACLs, which allows local users to modify a service configuration via unspecified vectors.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.39%

31.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-668

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Ge	Cimplicity	< 8.2	—
Ge	Cimplicity	8.2	Sim1

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91727Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://ge-ip.force.com/communities/en_US/Article/GE-Digital-Security-Advisory-GED-16-01Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-194-02Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91727Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://ge-ip.force.com/communities/en_US/Article/GE-Digital-Security-Advisory-GED-16-01Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-194-02Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Jul 15, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-5787?

General Electric (GE) Digital Proficy HMI/SCADA - CIMPLICITY before 8.2 SIM 27 mishandles service DACLs, which allows local users to modify a service configuration via unspecified vectors.

How severe is CVE-2016-5787?

CVE-2016-5787 has a CVSS score of 6.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5787?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2016-5787?

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Source: NVD / NIST