What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-9693?

CVE-2016-9693 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 6.1 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.2%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2016-9693?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2016-9693. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Business Process Manager CVE-2016-9693

MEDIUM

Improper Input Validation (CWE-20)

2017-03-07 psirt@us.ibm.com

Authentication Bypass IBM Business Process Manager Websphere

6.1

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness	CWE CWE-20 OWASP Top 10:2025 A05:2025 - Injection ASVS 5.0 V2 - Validation and Business Logic Input validation, allowlisting
Impact	CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). Attack characteristics: local attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.18%.
Exploit ScenarioDerived	Successful exploitation could compromise the medium-severity affected system.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Why: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9).

Patch available 0.2% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

IBM Business Process Manager 7.5, 8.0, and 8.5 has a file download capability that is vulnerable to a set of attacks. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.1), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity.

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A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.

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This vulnerability is classified under CWE-20. IBM Business Process Manager 7.5, 8.0, and 8.5 has a file download capability that is vulnerable to a set of attacks. Ultimately, an attacker can cause an unauthenticated victim to download a malicious payload. An existing file type restriction can be bypassed so that the payload might be considered executable and cause damage on the victim's machine. IBM Reference #: 1998655. Affected products include: Ibm Business Process Manager, Ibm Websphere.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 6.1 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

Low

Availability

Low

DescriptionCVE.org

IBM Business Process Manager 7.5, 8.0, and 8.5 has a file download capability that is vulnerable to a set of attacks. Ultimately, an attacker can cause an unauthenticated victim to download a malicious payload. An existing file type restriction can be bypassed so that the payload might be considered executable and cause damage on the victim's machine. IBM Reference #: 1998655.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score

0.2%

Top 61% exploitable

Data Quality

3 sources

Confidence: Low

NVD

CVE.org

EPSS

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue

Severity MEDIUM

CISA KEV No

Public POC No

EPSS 0.2%

Patch available Yes

Active threat No

Deciding rule

MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9)

What every action level means

Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.

Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived

Defer

Exploitation· derived

None

System Exposure· derived

Small

Automatable· derived

Human Impact· derived

Medium

Priority Score

Low Medium High Critical

KEV: 0

EPSS: 0

CVSS: +30

PoC: 0

Weaponized: 0

Threat intel: 0

Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Authentication Bypass CRITICAL

Authentication bypass attacks exploit flaws in the verification mechanisms that control access to systems and applications.

Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_process_manager:7.5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_process_manager:7.5.0.0:*:*:*:advanced:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_process_manager:7.5.0.0:*:*:*:express:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_process_manager:7.5.0.0:*:*:*:standard:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_process_manager:7.5.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_process_manager:7.5.0.1:*:*:*:advanced:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_process_manager:7.5.0.1:*:*:*:express:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_process_manager:7.5.0.1:*:*:*:standard:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_process_manager:7.5.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_process_manager:7.5.1.0:*:*:*:advanced:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_process_manager:7.5.1.0:*:*:*:express:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_process_manager:7.5.1.0:*:*:*:standard:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_process_manager:7.5.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_process_manager:7.5.1.1:*:*:*:advanced:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_process_manager:7.5.1.1:*:*:*:express:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_process_manager:7.5.1.1:*:*:*:standard:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_process_manager:7.5.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_process_manager:7.5.1.2:*:*:*:advanced:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_process_manager:7.5.1.2:*:*:*:express:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_process_manager:7.5.1.2:*:*:*:standard:*:*:*

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Advisories & patches

PATCH https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21998655 REF http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98074

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