How severe is CVE-2016-8353?

CVE-2016-8353 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-8353 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-8353?

CVE-2016-8353 affects Osisoft Pi Web Api 2015 R2. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8353?

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

When was CVE-2016-8353 published?

CVE-2016-8353 was published on 2017-02-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-8353

CVE-2016-8353 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Osisoft Pi Web Api 2015 R2 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.4)
CVSS v2: 5.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Osisoft Pi Web Api 2015 R2
Published: 2017-02-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in OSIsoft PI Web API 2015 R2 (Version 1.5.1). There is a weakness in this product that may allow an attacker to access the PI system without the proper permissions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-8353?: An issue was discovered in OSIsoft PI Web API 2015 R2 (Version 1.5.1). There is a weakness in this product that may allow an attacker to access the PI system without the proper permissions.
How severe is CVE-2016-8353?: CVE-2016-8353 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-8353 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-8353?: CVE-2016-8353 affects Osisoft Pi Web Api 2015 R2. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8353?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-8353 published?: CVE-2016-8353 was published on 2017-02-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:osisoft:pi_web_api_2015_r2:1.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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