CVE-2016-8343: Directory traversal vulnerability in INDAS Web SCADA before 3 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEMITIGATE

CVE-2016-8343 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting web scada. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in INDAS Web SCADA before 3 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	3.6% (top 11%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2016-10-05
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): ICS-CERT · Vendor: indasengineering

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2016-10-05 10:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:54 UTCUpdated Record last modified

indasengineering web scada MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy web-scada || rpm -q web-scada || web-scada --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2016-8343?

web scada: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2016-8343 being exploited?

CVE-2016-8343 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2016-8343 affect?

CVE-2016-8343 affects web scada. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Directory traversal vulnerability in INDAS Web SCADA before 3 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.

How urgent is CVE-2016-8343?

Priority 54/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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