How severe is CVE-2016-9345?

CVE-2016-9345 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2016-9345 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-9345?

CVE-2016-9345 primarily affects Emerson Deltav. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9345?

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

When was CVE-2016-9345 published?

CVE-2016-9345 was published on 2017-02-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-9345

CVE-2016-9345 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Emerson Deltav with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.8)
CVSS v2: 4.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Emerson Deltav
Published: 2017-02-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in Emerson DeltaV Easy Security Management DeltaV V12.3, DeltaV V12.3.1, and DeltaV V13.3. Critical vulnerabilities may allow a local attacker to elevate privileges within the DeltaV control system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-9345?: An issue was discovered in Emerson DeltaV Easy Security Management DeltaV V12.3, DeltaV V12.3.1, and DeltaV V13.3. Critical vulnerabilities may allow a local attacker to elevate privileges within the DeltaV control system.
How severe is CVE-2016-9345?: CVE-2016-9345 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2016-9345 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-9345?: CVE-2016-9345 primarily affects Emerson Deltav. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9345?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-9345 published?: CVE-2016-9345 was published on 2017-02-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:emerson:deltav:12.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emerson:deltav:12.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:emerson:deltav:13.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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