How severe is CVE-2016-5848?

CVE-2016-5848 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-5848 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-5848?

CVE-2016-5848 affects Siemens Sicam Pas/pqs. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5848?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2016-5848 published?

CVE-2016-5848 was published on 2016-07-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-5848

CVE-2016-5848 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Siemens Sicam Pas/pqs with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
CVSS v2: 1.7
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (23rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Siemens Sicam Pas/pqs
Published: 2016-07-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-5848?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2016-5848?: CVE-2016-5848 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-5848 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-5848?: CVE-2016-5848 affects Siemens Sicam Pas/pqs. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5848?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-5848 published?: CVE-2016-5848 was published on 2016-07-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:siemens:sicam_pas\/pqs:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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