How severe is CVE-2016-8566?

CVE-2016-8566 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-8566 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-2016-8566?

CVE-2016-8566 affects Siemens Sicam Pas/pqs. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-8566?

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-2016-8566 published?

CVE-2016-8566 was published on 2017-02-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-8566

CVE-2016-8566 is a high-severity vulnerability in Siemens Sicam Pas/pqs with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-255.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Siemens Sicam Pas/pqs
Published: 2017-02-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in Siemens SICAM PAS before 8.00. Because of Storing Passwords in a Recoverable Format, an authenticated local attacker with certain privileges could possibly reconstruct the passwords of users for accessing the database.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-8566?: An issue was discovered in Siemens SICAM PAS before 8.00. Because of Storing Passwords in a Recoverable Format, an authenticated local attacker with certain privileges could possibly reconstruct the passwords of users for accessing the database.
How severe is CVE-2016-8566?: CVE-2016-8566 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-8566 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-2016-8566?: CVE-2016-8566 affects Siemens Sicam Pas/pqs. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8566?: 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-2016-8566 published?: CVE-2016-8566 was published on 2017-02-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:siemens:sicam_pas\/pqs:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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