CVE-2016-5787
MEDIUMCVSS 6.3/10EPSS 0.39%
Last modified
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/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
Weakness Enumeration
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
- Last Modified
- 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.
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