CVE-2016-2996: ibm security_privileged_identity_manager Improper Input Validation
CVSS: 6.5v3.0MediumModified
Published 24-11-2016Last modified 05-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2016-2996 is a medium (CVSS 6.5) Improper Input Validation vulnerability in ibm security_privileged_identity_manager. EPSS estimates a 0.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 59% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
6.5/10
010
Medium · v3.0 (NVD)EPSS score
0.89%
0%100%
Low · +0.04 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 24-11-2016PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 05-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
IBM Security Privileged Identity Manager 2.0 before 2.0.2 FP8, when Virtual Appliance is used, allows remote authenticated users to append to arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsMedium 6.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:NSourcesSingle source
Medium 4.0Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.89%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
59%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.04 pp
From 0.85% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score0.89%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Ibm1 product
- security_privileged_identity_manager2.0.0 | 2.0.1 | 2.0.2
1 vendor · 1 product