CVE-2016-0245

5.4 MEDIUM
Published: February 29, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026
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Description

The XML parser in IBM WebSphere Portal 8.0.x before 8.0.0.1 CF20 and 8.5.x before 8.5.0.0 CF10 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files or cause a denial of service via an external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:L

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1PI56682
Source: psirt@us.ibm.com
Not Applicable
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21975358
Source: psirt@us.ibm.com
Patch Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1PI56682
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Not Applicable
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21975358
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Patch Vendor Advisory

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
5.4 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.3%
54th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

ibm