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CVE-2016-5941

UnknownEPSS 1.59%

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CVE-2016-5941 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM Kenexa LMS on Cloud 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.. EPSS estimates a 1.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Kenexa LMS on Cloud 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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.59%

72.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
IbmKenexa Lms4.1
IbmKenexa Lms4.2
IbmKenexa Lms4.2.2
IbmKenexa Lms4.2.3
IbmKenexa Lms4.2.4
IbmKenexa Lms5.0
IbmKenexa Lms5.1
IbmKenexa Lms5.2

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-5941?
IBM Kenexa LMS on Cloud 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.
How severe is CVE-2016-5941?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-5941 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5941?
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