CVE-2016-9717

Description

HTTP Parameter Override is identified in the IBM Infosphere Master Data Management (MDM) 10.1. 11.0. 11.3, 11.4, 11.5, and 11.6 product. It enables attackers by exposing the presence of duplicated parameters which may produce an anomalous behavior in the application that can be potentially exploited.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.21%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com Vendor Advisory ibmcloud.com
Affected: IBM InfoSphere Master Data Management
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100074 vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22006605 patch vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/119730 vdb entry vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-9717?
CVE-2016-9717 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-9717?
To fix CVE-2016-9717, 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-2016-9717 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2016-9717 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-2016-9717?
CVE-2016-9717 affects IBM InfoSphere Master Data Management.
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