CVE-2016-8562
Siemens SIMATIC CP 1543-1 Improper Privilege Management Vulnerability
CVSS
—
No CVSS
EPSS
3.6%
p88
KEV
YES
Mar 3, 2022
Exploit Today
76
0-100
Published: — · Last modified: —
3.6%EPSS · 30 days3.6%
2026-06-302026-07-17
Product
Siemens / SIMATIC CP
Vulnerability
Siemens SIMATIC CP 1543-1 Improper Privilege Management Vulnerability
Added to KEV
Mar 3, 2022
Remediate by
Mar 24, 2022
Known ransomware use
No
Summary 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.
Required action
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Notes
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-8562
No related CVEs by CWE or product.