CVE-2016-5848: siemens sicam_pas\/pqs
CVSS: 6.7v3.1MediumModified
Published 04-07-2016Last modified 06-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2016-5848 is a medium (CVSS 6.7) vulnerability in siemens sicam_pas\/pqs. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 22.7% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
6.7/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.31%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 04-07-2016PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 06-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Siemens SICAM PAS before 8.07 does not properly restrict password data in the database, which makes it easier for local users to calculate passwords by leveraging unspecified database privileges.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsMedium 6.7Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesSingle source
Low 1.7Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:L/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:N/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.31%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
23%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.31% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.31%
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
- sicam_pas\/pqs≤ 8.07
1 vendor · 1 product
References
3 links- ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-182-02X Refsource MISCThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- www.siemens.com/cert/pool/cert/siemens_security_advisory_ssa-444217.pdfX Refsource CONFIRMVendor Advisory