CVE-2016-5960

low-risk

Published 2017-06-07

IBM Security Privileged Identity Manager 2.0.2 and 2.1.0 stores user credentials in plain in clear text which can be read by a local user. IBM X-Force ID: 116171.

Do I need to act?

0.06% chance of exploitation

EPSS score — low exploit probability

Not on CISA KEV list

No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA

Patch status unknown

Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance

CVSS 5.5/10 Medium

LOCAL / LOW complexity

Affected Products (2)

Security Privileged Identity Manager

Affected Vendors

Ibm

References (6)

Vendor Advisory http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22003092

Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98825

VDB Entry https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/116171

Vendor Advisory http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22003092

Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98825

VDB Entry https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/116171

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low-risk

Severity 18/34 · Moderate

Exploitability 0/34 · Minimal

Exposure 7/34 · Low