CVE-2016-8933

Description

IBM Kenexa LMS on Cloud could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially-crafted URL request containing dot dot sequences (/../) to view arbitrary files on the system.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.64%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: IBM Corporation Kenexa LMS on Cloud
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21992072 patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95435 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-8933?
CVE-2016-8933 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-8933?
To fix CVE-2016-8933, 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-2016-8933 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-8933 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.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2016-8933?
CVE-2016-8933 affects IBM Corporation Kenexa LMS on Cloud.
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