CVE-2016-8567
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.82%
Last modified
CVE-2016-8567 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in Siemens SICAM PAS before 8.00. A factory account with hard-coded passwords is present in the SICAM PAS installations. EPSS estimates a 1.82% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in Siemens SICAM PAS before 8.00. A factory account with hard-coded passwords is present in the SICAM PAS installations. Attackers might gain privileged access to the database over Port 2638/TCP.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Siemens | Sicam Pas\/Pqs | < 8.00 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94549Third 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/94549Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-336-01Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-8567?
An issue was discovered in Siemens SICAM PAS before 8.00. A factory account with hard-coded passwords is present in the SICAM PAS installations. Attackers might gain privileged access to the database over Port 2638/TCP.
How severe is CVE-2016-8567?
CVE-2016-8567 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.82% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8567?
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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