How severe is CVE-2016-7113?

CVE-2016-7113 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-7113 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-7113?

CVE-2016-7113 affects Siemens En100 Ethernet Module Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7113?

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-2016-7113 published?

CVE-2016-7113 was published on 2016-09-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-7113

CVE-2016-7113 is a high-severity vulnerability in Siemens En100 Ethernet Module Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-399.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 7.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-399
Affected product: Siemens En100 Ethernet Module Firmware
Published: 2016-09-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in Firmware variant PROFINET IO for EN100 Ethernet module : All versions < V1.04.01; Firmware variant Modbus TCP for EN100 Ethernet module : All versions < V1.11.00; Firmware variant DNP3 TCP for EN100 Ethernet module : All versions < V1.03; Firmware variant IEC 104 for EN100 Ethernet module : All versions < V1.21; EN100 Ethernet module included in SIPROTEC Merging Unit 6MU80 : All versions < 1.02.02. Specially crafted packets sent to port 80/tcp could cause the affected device to go into defect mode.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-7113?: A vulnerability has been identified in Firmware variant PROFINET IO for EN100 Ethernet module : All versions < V1.04.01; Firmware variant Modbus TCP for EN100 Ethernet module : All versions < V1.11.00; Firmware variant DNP3 TCP for EN100 Ethernet module : All versions < V1.03; Firmware variant IEC 104 for EN100 Ethernet module : All versions < V1.21; EN100 Ethernet module included in SIPROTEC Merging Unit 6MU80 : All versions < 1.02.02. Specially crafted packets sent to port 80/tcp could cause the affected device to go into defect mode.
How severe is CVE-2016-7113?: CVE-2016-7113 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-7113 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-7113?: CVE-2016-7113 affects Siemens En100 Ethernet Module Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7113?: 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-2016-7113 published?: CVE-2016-7113 was published on 2016-09-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:siemens:en100_ethernet_module_firmware:4.28:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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