CVE-2016-8565 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote attackers can manipulate files and directories in Siemens Automation License Manager due to missing authorization checks.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-8565?
CVE-2016-8565 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Oct 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Siemens Automation License Manager (ALM) before 5.3 SP3 allows remote attackers to write to files, rename files, create directories, or delete directories via crafted packets.
Weakness: CWE-284
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-8565?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Siemens Automation License Manager.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8565?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-8565 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2016-8565 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-8565 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
- CVE-2018-11455 Path traversal in Automation License Manager 5, Automation License Manager 6
- CVE-2022-43513 Path traversal in Automation License Manager V5
- CVE-2020-7583 Missing authorization in Automation License Manager 5
- CVE-2022-43514 Path traversal in Automation License Manager V5
- CVE-2021-25659 Denial of service in Automation License Manager 5
Sources
Also known as GHSA-ggh9-7q27-c7v4.