What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-5953?

CVE-2016-5953 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 3.7 (Low). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2016-5953?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2016-5953. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Sterling Selling And Fulfillment Foundation CVE-2016-5953

LOW

Information Exposure (CWE-200)

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

IBM Information Disclosure Sterling Selling And Fulfillment Foundation

3.7

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

3.7 LOW

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

High

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Feb 01, 2017 - 22:59 cve.org

LOW 3.7

DescriptionCVE.org

IBM Sterling Order Management transmits the session identifier within the URL. When a user is unable to view a certain view due to not being allowed permissions, the website responds with an error page where the session identifier is encoded as Base64 in the URL.

AnalysisAI

IBM Sterling Order Management transmits the session identifier within the URL. Rated low severity (CVSS 3.7), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required. 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 Sterling Order Management transmits the session identifier within the URL. When a user is unable to view a certain view due to not being allowed permissions, the website responds with an error page where the session identifier is encoded as Base64 in the URL. Affected products include: Ibm Sterling Selling And Fulfillment Foundation.

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.