CVE-2016-2933

6.8 MEDIUM

Published: November 30, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in IBM BigFix Remote Control before 9.1.3 allows remote authenticated administrators to read arbitrary files via a crafted request.

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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:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IV89780

Source: psirt@us.ibm.com

Vendor Advisory

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21991892

Source: psirt@us.ibm.com

Vendor Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94986

Source: psirt@us.ibm.com

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IV89780

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Vendor Advisory

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21991892

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Vendor Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94986

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

6.8 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

0.6%

70th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-22

Affected Vendors

ibm

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