CVE-2016-8562—Siemens SIMATIC CP 1543-1 Improper Privilege Management Vulnerability

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2022-03-03 · last modified June 21, 2025

Metadata

CVE ID:
CVE-2016-8562
Project:
Siemens
Product:
SIMATIC CP
Date Added:
2022-03-03
Due Date:
2022-03-24
Last Updated:
June 21, 2025

Vulnerability Name

Siemens SIMATIC CP 1543-1 Improper Privilege Management Vulnerability

Description

An improper privilege management vulnerability exists within the Siemens SIMATIC Communication Processor (CP) that allows a privileged attacker to remotely cause a denial of service.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Ransomware Status:
Unknown

Action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Additional Notes

  • https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-8562

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