How severe is CVE-2016-7960?

CVE-2016-7960 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.5, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-7960 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-7960?

CVE-2016-7960 affects Siemens Simatic Step 7. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7960?

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

When was CVE-2016-7960 published?

CVE-2016-7960 was published on 2016-10-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-7960

CVE-2016-7960 is a low-severity vulnerability in Siemens Simatic Step 7 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.5. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 2.5)
CVSS v2: 1.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Siemens Simatic Step 7
Published: 2016-10-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-7960?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2016-7960?: CVE-2016-7960 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.5, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-7960 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-7960?: CVE-2016-7960 affects Siemens Simatic Step 7. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7960?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-7960 published?: CVE-2016-7960 was published on 2016-10-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:siemens:simatic_step_7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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