CVE-2016-8913

6.5 MEDIUM

Published: February 01, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026

Description

IBM Kenexa LMS on Cloud 13.1 and 13.2 - 13.2.4 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially-crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view arbitrary files on the system.

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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.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21993982

Source: psirt@us.ibm.com

Vendor Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94304

Source: psirt@us.ibm.com

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21993982

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

Vendor Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94304

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

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

6.5 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

0.6%

71th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-22

Affected Vendors

ibm

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