# CVE-2016-7960: Siemens SIMATIC STEP 7 (TIA Portal) before 14 uses an improper format for managing TIA project files during version updates, which makes it

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2016-10-13 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Siemens SIMATIC STEP 7 (TIA Portal) before 14 uses an improper format for managing TIA project files during version updates, which makes it easier for local users to obtain sensitive configuration information via unspecified vectors.

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## References

- https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-287-03
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93551
- http://www.siemens.com/cert/pool/cert/siemens_security_advisory_ssa-869766.pdf

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