How severe is CVE-2016-9156?

CVE-2016-9156 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high 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 low.

Is CVE-2016-9156 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-9156?

CVE-2016-9156 affects Siemens Sicam Pas/pqs. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9156?

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-2016-9156 published?

CVE-2016-9156 was published on 2016-12-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-9156

CVE-2016-9156 is a high-severity vulnerability in Siemens Sicam Pas/pqs with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Siemens Sicam Pas/pqs
Published: 2016-12-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability in Siemens SICAM PAS (all versions before V8.09) could allow a remote attacker to upload, download, or delete files in certain parts of the file system by sending specially crafted packets to port 19235/TCP.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-9156?: A vulnerability in Siemens SICAM PAS (all versions before V8.09) could allow a remote attacker to upload, download, or delete files in certain parts of the file system by sending specially crafted packets to port 19235/TCP.
How severe is CVE-2016-9156?: CVE-2016-9156 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high 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 low.
Is CVE-2016-9156 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-9156?: CVE-2016-9156 affects Siemens Sicam Pas/pqs. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9156?: 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-2016-9156 published?: CVE-2016-9156 was published on 2016-12-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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