CVE-2016-5946

6.5 MEDIUM
Published: September 26, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026
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Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in IBM Spectrum Control (formerly Tivoli Storage Productivity Center) 5.2.x before 5.2.11 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in a URL.

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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: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=swg1IT16944
Source: psirt@us.ibm.com
Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21988625
Source: psirt@us.ibm.com
Patch Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IT16944
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21988625
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Patch Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93086
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
6.5 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.3%
51th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

ibm