What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-8925?

CVE-2016-8925 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.5 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.2%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2016-8925?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2016-8925. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Tivoli Application Dependency Discovery Manager CVE-2016-8925

MEDIUM

Information Exposure (CWE-200)

2017-04-14 psirt@us.ibm.com

IBM Information Disclosure Tivoli Application Dependency Discovery Manager

6.5

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

6.5 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Apr 14, 2017 - 16:59 cve.org

MEDIUM 6.5

DescriptionCVE.org

AnalysisAI

IBM Tivoli Application Dependency Discovery Manager 7.2.2 and 7.3 could allow a remote attacker to include arbitrary files which could allow the attacker to read any file on the system. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, 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 Tivoli Application Dependency Discovery Manager 7.2.2 and 7.3 could allow a remote attacker to include arbitrary files which could allow the attacker to read any file on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 118538. Affected products include: Ibm Tivoli Application Dependency Discovery Manager.

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.