CVE-2016-5803

Name: CVE-2016-5803
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-02-13T21:59:00.36+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.31%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-5803 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in CA Unified Infrastructure Management Version 8.47 and earlier. The Unified Infrastructure Management software uses external input to construct a pathname that should be within a restricted directory, but it does not properly neutralize sequences such as ".." that can resolve to a location that is outside of that directory.. EPSS estimates a 2.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in CA Unified Infrastructure Management Version 8.47 and earlier. The Unified Infrastructure Management software uses external input to construct a pathname that should be within a restricted directory, but it does not properly neutralize sequences such as ".." that can resolve to a location that is outside of that directory.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.31%

81.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ca Technologies	Unified Infrastructure Management	<= 8.47

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94243Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-315-01Mitigation, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://www.ca.com/us/services-support/ca-support/ca-support-online/product-content/recommended-reading/security-notices/ca20161109-01-security-notice-for-ca-unified-infrastructure-mgmt.html
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94243Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-16-315-01Mitigation, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
https://www.ca.com/us/services-support/ca-support/ca-support-online/product-content/recommended-reading/security-notices/ca20161109-01-security-notice-for-ca-unified-infrastructure-mgmt.html

Timeline

Published: Feb 13, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-5803?

How severe is CVE-2016-5803?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-5803 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5803?

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