How severe is CVE-2016-8344?

CVE-2016-8344 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2016-8344 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-8344?

CVE-2016-8344 primarily affects Honeywell Experion Process Knowledge System. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8344?

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

When was CVE-2016-8344 published?

CVE-2016-8344 was published on 2017-02-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-8344

CVE-2016-8344 is a low-severity vulnerability in Honeywell Experion Process Knowledge System with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.7)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Honeywell Experion Process Knowledge System
Published: 2017-02-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in Honeywell Experion Process Knowledge System (PKS) platform: Experion PKS, Release 3xx and prior, Experion PKS, Release 400, Experion PKS, Release 410, Experion PKS, Release 430, and Experion PKS, Release 431. Experion PKS does not properly validate input. By sending a specially crafted packet, an attacker could cause the process to terminate. A successful exploit would prevent firmware uploads to the Series-C devices.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-8344?: An issue was discovered in Honeywell Experion Process Knowledge System (PKS) platform: Experion PKS, Release 3xx and prior, Experion PKS, Release 400, Experion PKS, Release 410, Experion PKS, Release 430, and Experion PKS, Release 431. Experion PKS does not properly validate input. By sending a specially crafted packet, an attacker could cause the process to terminate. A successful exploit would prevent firmware uploads to the Series-C devices.
How severe is CVE-2016-8344?: CVE-2016-8344 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2016-8344 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-8344?: CVE-2016-8344 primarily affects Honeywell Experion Process Knowledge System. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8344?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-8344 published?: CVE-2016-8344 was published on 2017-02-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:honeywell:experion_process_knowledge_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:honeywell:experion_process_knowledge_system:410:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:honeywell:experion_process_knowledge_system:430:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:honeywell:experion_process_knowledge_system:431:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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