CVE-2016-2945

Description

The API Discovery implementation in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 8.5.5.8 through 8.5.5.9 Liberty before Liberty Fix Pack 16.0.0.2 allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges via an external reference in a Swagger document.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.63%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91517 vdb entry
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21984502 vendor advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1PI62450 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-2945?
CVE-2016-2945 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-2945?
To fix CVE-2016-2945, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-2945 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-2945 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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