CVE-2016-7960

2.5 LOW

Published: October 13, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026

Description

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.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93551

Source: cve@mitre.org

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

http://www.siemens.com/cert/pool/cert/siemens_security_advisory_ssa-869766.pdf

Source: cve@mitre.org

Vendor Advisory

https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-287-03

Source: cve@mitre.org

Mitigation Patch Third Party Advisory US Government Resource VDB Entry

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93551

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

http://www.siemens.com/cert/pool/cert/siemens_security_advisory_ssa-869766.pdf

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Vendor Advisory

https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-287-03

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Mitigation Patch Third Party Advisory US Government Resource VDB Entry

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

2.5 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

0.1%

25th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-200

Affected Vendors

siemens

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