CVE-2016-5994

Description

IBM InfoSphere Information Server contains a vulnerability that would allow an authenticated user to browse any file on the engine tier, and examine its contents.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.29%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: IBM Corporation InfoSphere Information Server
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93557 vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037022 vdb entry
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21992171 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-5994?
CVE-2016-5994 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-5994?
To fix CVE-2016-5994, 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-2016-5994 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-5994 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2016-5994?
CVE-2016-5994 affects IBM Corporation InfoSphere Information Server.
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