CVE-2016-8566

Name: CVE-2016-8566
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-02-13T21:59:01.457+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.32%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-8566 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in Siemens SICAM PAS before 8.00. Because of Storing Passwords in a Recoverable Format, an authenticated local attacker with certain privileges could possibly reconstruct the passwords of users for accessing the database.. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in Siemens SICAM PAS before 8.00. Because of Storing Passwords in a Recoverable Format, an authenticated local attacker with certain privileges could possibly reconstruct the passwords of users for accessing the database.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.32%

23.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-255

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Siemens	Sicam Pas\/Pqs	< 8.00

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94552Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-336-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94552Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-336-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-8566?

How severe is CVE-2016-8566?

CVE-2016-8566 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8566?

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Source: NVD / NIST