CVE-2016-5898

Name: CVE-2016-5898
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-02-01T20:59:01.05+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.94%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-5898 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM Jazz Reporting Service (JRS) could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by not restricting JSON serialization. By sending a direct request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information.. EPSS estimates a 0.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Jazz Reporting Service (JRS) could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by not restricting JSON serialization. By sending a direct request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.94%

56.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-254

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Jazz Reporting Service	5.0
Ibm	Jazz Reporting Service	5.0.1
Ibm	Jazz Reporting Service	5.0.2
Ibm	Jazz Reporting Service	6.0
Ibm	Jazz Reporting Service	6.0.1
Ibm	Jazz Reporting Service	6.0.2

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21991154Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94848Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21991154Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94848Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Feb 1, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-5898?

How severe is CVE-2016-5898?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-5898 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.94% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5898?

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