CVE-2016-8348

Name: CVE-2016-8348
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-02-13T21:59:00.707+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.52%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-8348 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An XML External Entity (XXE) issue was discovered in Emerson Liebert SiteScan Web Version 6.5, and prior. An attacker may enter malicious input to Liebert SiteScan through a weakly configured XML parser causing the application to execute arbitrary code or disclose file contents from a server or connected network.. EPSS estimates a 3.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An XML External Entity (XXE) issue was discovered in Emerson Liebert SiteScan Web Version 6.5, and prior. An attacker may enter malicious input to Liebert SiteScan through a weakly configured XML parser causing the application to execute arbitrary code or disclose file contents from a server or connected network.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.52%

87.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-611

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Emerson	Liebert Sitescan Web	<= 6.5

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94587Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-334-01Mitigation, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94587Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-334-01Mitigation, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Feb 13, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-8348?

How severe is CVE-2016-8348?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-8348 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8348?

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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Source: NVD / NIST