CVE-2016-9160

Name: CVE-2016-9160
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-12-17T03:59:00.263+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.42%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-9160 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A vulnerability in SIEMENS SIMATIC WinCC (All versions < SIMATIC WinCC V7.2) and SIEMENS SIMATIC PCS 7 (All versions < SIMATIC PCS 7 V8.0 SP1) could allow a remote attacker to crash an ActiveX component or leak parts of the application memory if a user is tricked into clicking on a malicious link under certain conditions.. EPSS estimates a 1.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability in SIEMENS SIMATIC WinCC (All versions < SIMATIC WinCC V7.2) and SIEMENS SIMATIC PCS 7 (All versions < SIMATIC PCS 7 V8.0 SP1) could allow a remote attacker to crash an ActiveX component or leak parts of the application memory if a user is tricked into clicking on a malicious link under certain conditions.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.42%

69.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Siemens	Simatic Pcs 7	<= 8.0
Siemens	Simatic Wincc	<= 7.1

References

Timeline

Published: Dec 17, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-9160?

How severe is CVE-2016-9160?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-9160 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9160?

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Source: NVD / NIST