How severe is CVE-2016-6486?

CVE-2016-6486 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-6486 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-6486?

CVE-2016-6486 affects Siemens Sinema Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6486?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2016-6486 published?

CVE-2016-6486 was published on 2016-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-6486

CVE-2016-6486 is a high-severity vulnerability in Siemens Sinema Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Siemens Sinema Server
Published: 2016-08-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Siemens SINEMA Server uses weak permissions for the application folder, which allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-6486?: Siemens SINEMA Server uses weak permissions for the application folder, which allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2016-6486?: CVE-2016-6486 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-6486 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-6486?: CVE-2016-6486 affects Siemens Sinema Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6486?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2016-6486 published?: CVE-2016-6486 was published on 2016-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:siemens:sinema_server:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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