What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-5938?

CVE-2016-5938 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 3.3 (Low). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2016-5938?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2016-5938. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Kenexa Lms CVE-2016-5938

LOW

Information Exposure (CWE-200)

2017-02-01 psirt@us.ibm.com

IBM Information Disclosure Kenexa Lms

3.3

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

3.3 LOW

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Feb 01, 2017 - 22:59 cve.org

LOW 3.3

DescriptionCVE.org

IBM Kenexa LMS on Cloud allows web pages to be stored locally which can be read by another user on the system.

AnalysisAI

IBM Kenexa LMS on Cloud allows web pages to be stored locally which can be read by another user on the system. Rated low severity (CVSS 3.3), this vulnerability is 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. IBM Kenexa LMS on Cloud allows web pages to be stored locally which can be read by another user on the system. Affected products include: Ibm Kenexa Lms.

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.