How severe is CVE-2016-8564?

CVE-2016-8564 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2016-8564 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-8564?

CVE-2016-8564 affects Siemens Automation License Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8564?

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

When was CVE-2016-8564 published?

CVE-2016-8564 was published on 2016-10-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-8564

CVE-2016-8564 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Siemens Automation License Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-89.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 6.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Siemens Automation License Manager
Published: 2016-10-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SQL injection vulnerability in Siemens Automation License Manager (ALM) before 5.3 SP3 Update 1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via crafted traffic to TCP port 4410.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-8564?: SQL injection vulnerability in Siemens Automation License Manager (ALM) before 5.3 SP3 Update 1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via crafted traffic to TCP port 4410.
How severe is CVE-2016-8564?: CVE-2016-8564 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2016-8564 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-8564?: CVE-2016-8564 affects Siemens Automation License Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8564?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-8564 published?: CVE-2016-8564 was published on 2016-10-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:siemens:automation_license_manager:*:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*

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