CVE-2016-5744: siemens simatic_wincc
CVSS: 7.5v3.0HighModified
Published 22-07-2016Last modified 06-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2016-5744 is a high (CVSS 7.5) vulnerability in siemens simatic_wincc. EPSS estimates a 4.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 91.2% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.5/10
010
High · v3.0 (NVD)EPSS score
4.40%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 22-07-2016PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 06-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Siemens SIMATIC WinCC 7.0 through SP3 and 7.2 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary WinCC station files via crafted packets.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsHigh 7.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NSourcesSingle source
Medium 5.0Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
4.40%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
91%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 4.40% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score4.40%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Siemens1 product
- simatic_wincc7.0 | 7.0:sp1 | 7.0:sp2 | 7.0:sp3 | 7.2
1 vendor · 1 product
References
4 links- ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-208-01X Refsource MISC
- www.siemens.com/cert/pool/cert/siemens_security_advisory_ssa-378531.pdfX Refsource CONFIRMMitigationVendor Advisory