CVE-2016-5966

5.9 MEDIUM
Published: February 01, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

IBM Security Privileged Identity Manager Virtual Appliance could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the failure to properly enable HTTP Strict Transport Security. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information using man in the middle techniques.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/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.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21996614
Source: psirt@us.ibm.com
Patch Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95197
Source: psirt@us.ibm.com
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21996614
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Patch Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95197
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
5.9 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.2%
44th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

ibm