CVE-2016-8561: Medium severity siemens simatic net cp 1543-1 vulnerability

Published Nov 18, 2016
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Updated

A vulnerability has been identified in SIMATIC CP 1543-1 (All versions < V2.0.28), SIPLUS NET CP 1543-1 (All versions < V2.0.28). Users with elevated privileges to TIA-Portal and project data on the engineering station could possibly get privileged access on affected devices.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Siemens Simatic Cp 1543-1 Firmware
Siemens SIMATIC CP 1543-1

Event History

Nov 18, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-8561?

CVE-2016-8561 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for privileged access on affected devices.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-8561?

To fix CVE-2016-8561, update the firmware of SIMATIC CP 1543-1 and SIPLUS NET CP 1543-1 to versions 2.0.28 or higher.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2016-8561?

CVE-2016-8561 affects users with elevated privileges accessing TIA-Portal and project data on engineering stations connected to the vulnerable devices.

4

What devices are vulnerable in CVE-2016-8561?

The vulnerable devices in CVE-2016-8561 include all versions of SIMATIC CP 1543-1 and SIPLUS NET CP 1543-1 prior to version 2.0.28.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2016-8561?

The potential impacts of CVE-2016-8561 include unauthorized privileged access, which could lead to security breaches in industrial environments.

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