CVE-2016-7960

low-risk
Published 2016-10-13

Siemens SIMATIC STEP 7 (TIA Portal) before 14 uses an improper format for managing TIA project files during version updates, which makes it easier for local users to obtain sensitive configuration information via unspecified vectors.

Do I need to act?

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0.09% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
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CVSS 2.5/10 Low
LOCAL / HIGH complexity

Affected Products (1)

Simatic Step 7

Affected Vendors

Siemens

References (6)

Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93551
Vendor Advisory http://www.siemens.com/cert/pool/cert/siemens_security_advisory_ssa-869766.pdf
Mitigation https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-287-03
Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93551
Vendor Advisory http://www.siemens.com/cert/pool/cert/siemens_security_advisory_ssa-869766.pdf
Mitigation https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-287-03
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low-risk
Severity 6/34 · Minimal
Exploitability 0/34 · Minimal
Exposure 5/34 · Minimal