What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-2981?

CVE-2016-2981 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.8 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2016-2981?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2016-2981. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management CVE-2016-2981

MEDIUM

Information Exposure (CWE-200)

2017-03-20 psirt@us.ibm.com

IBM Authentication Bypass Information Disclosure Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management

6.8

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

6.8 MEDIUM

AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.0/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Physical

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Mar 20, 2017 - 16:59 cve.org

MEDIUM 6.8

DescriptionCVE.org

An undisclosed vulnerability in the CLM applications in IBM Jazz Team Server may allow unauthorized access to user credentials. IBM Reference #: 1999965.

AnalysisAI

An undisclosed vulnerability in the CLM applications in IBM Jazz Team Server may allow unauthorized access to user credentials. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.8), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. This Exposure of Sensitive Information vulnerability could allow attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Exposure of Sensitive Information (CWE-200), which allows attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed. An undisclosed vulnerability in the CLM applications in IBM Jazz Team Server may allow unauthorized access to user credentials. IBM Reference #: 1999965. Affected products include: Ibm Rational Collaborative Lifecycle Management.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Minimize information in error messages, implement proper access controls, encrypt sensitive data at rest and in transit.