What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-8982?

CVE-2016-8982 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.3 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.2%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2016-8982?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2016-8982. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Infosphere Datastage CVE-2016-8982

MEDIUM

Information Exposure (CWE-200)

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

IBM Information Disclosure Infosphere Datastage

5.3

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.3 MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

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

MEDIUM 5.3

DescriptionCVE.org

IBM InfoSphere Information Server stores sensitive information in URL parameters. This may lead to information disclosure if unauthorized parties have access to the URLs via server logs, referrer header or browser history.

AnalysisAI

IBM InfoSphere Information Server stores sensitive information in URL parameters. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, 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. IBM InfoSphere Information Server stores sensitive information in URL parameters. This may lead to information disclosure if unauthorized parties have access to the URLs via server logs, referrer header or browser history. Affected products include: Ibm Infosphere Datastage.

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.