What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-5972?

CVE-2016-5972 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.8 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2016-5972?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2016-5972. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Security Privileged Identity Manager Virtual Appliance CVE-2016-5972

MEDIUM

Information Exposure (CWE-200)

2016-09-26 psirt@us.ibm.com

IBM Information Disclosure Security Privileged Identity Manager Virtual Appliance

6.8

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

6.8 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

High

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Sep 26, 2016 - 04:59 cve.org

MEDIUM 6.8

DescriptionCVE.org

AnalysisAI

IBM Security Privileged Identity Manager (ISPIM) Virtual Appliance 2.x before 2.0.2 FP8 uses weak permissions for unspecified resources, which allows remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. 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 Security Privileged Identity Manager (ISPIM) Virtual Appliance 2.x before 2.0.2 FP8 uses weak permissions for unspecified resources, which allows remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information or modify data via unspecified vectors. Affected products include: Ibm Security Privileged Identity Manager Virtual Appliance. Version information: before 2.0.2.

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.