CVE-2016-0250

Name: CVE-2016-0250
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-03-12T21:29:00.39+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.51%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-0250 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in IBM InfoSphere Information Governance Catalog 11.3 before 11.3.1.2 and 11.5 before 11.5.0.1 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files or cause a denial of service via crafted XML data. IBM X-Force ID: 110510.. EPSS estimates a 1.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in IBM InfoSphere Information Governance Catalog 11.3 before 11.3.1.2 and 11.5 before 11.5.0.1 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files or cause a denial of service via crafted XML data. IBM X-Force ID: 110510.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.51%

71.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-611

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Infosphere Information Server	>= 11.3, < 11.3.1.2
Ibm	Infosphere Information Server	11.5

References

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21977152Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/110510VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21977152Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/110510VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 12, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-0250?

How severe is CVE-2016-0250?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-0250 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0250?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST