CVE-2016-9360: Medium severity GE CIMPLICITY vulnerability
An issue was discovered in General Electric (GE) Proficy HMI/SCADA iFIX Version 5.8 SIM 13 and prior versions, Proficy HMI/SCADA CIMPLICITY Version 9.0 and prior versions, and Proficy Historian Version 6.0 and prior versions. An attacker may be able to retrieve user passwords if he or she has access to an authenticated session.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-9360?
CVE-2016-9360 has a moderate severity level due to the potential for unauthorized password retrieval.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2016-9360?
CVE-2016-9360 affects GE Proficy HMI/SCADA iFIX versions up to 5.8, CIMPLICITY versions up to 9.0, and Historian versions up to 6.0.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9360?
To mitigate CVE-2016-9360, users should upgrade to the latest available versions of the affected software.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-9360?
CVE-2016-9360 is a credential disclosure vulnerability that may allow attackers to retrieve user passwords.
Is remote access required to exploit CVE-2016-9360?
No, an attacker only needs access to the affected systems to potentially exploit CVE-2016-9360.