What is CVE-2016-8673?

CVE-2016-8673 is a high-severity vulnerability in Siemens Simatic_cp_343-1, classified under Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF). CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2016-11-23.

How severe is CVE-2016-8673?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.

Is CVE-2016-8673 known to be exploited?

1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

CSRF in Siemens Simatic_cp_343-1

CVE-2016-8673

A vulnerability has been identified in SIMATIC CP 343-1 Advanced (incl. SIPLUS NET variant) (All versions < V3.0.53), SIMATIC CP 443-1 Advanced (incl. SIPLUS NET variant) (All versions < V3.2.17), SIMATIC S7-300 PN/DP CPU family (incl. SIP…

Vulnerability class: CSRF (Cross-Site Request Forgery)

EPSS: 0.011 (61.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-352 — Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

f-secure-foundry/advisories

References

cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_MISC)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-8673?: CVE-2016-8673 is a high-severity vulnerability in Siemens Simatic_cp_343-1, classified under Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF). CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2016-11-23.
How severe is CVE-2016-8673?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2016-8673 known to be exploited?: 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.