CVE-2016-5945

Name: CVE-2016-5945
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-09-26T04:59:17.433+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.03%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-5945 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM Spectrum Control (formerly Tivoli Storage Productivity Center) 5.2.x before 5.2.11 allows remote authenticated users to upload non-executable files via a crafted HTTP request.. EPSS estimates a 1.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Spectrum Control (formerly Tivoli Storage Productivity Center) 5.2.x before 5.2.11 allows remote authenticated users to upload non-executable files via a crafted HTTP request.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.03%

59.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Spectrum Control	5.2.8
Ibm	Spectrum Control	5.2.9
Ibm	Spectrum Control	5.2.10
Ibm	Spectrum Control	5.2.10.1
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Productivity Center	5.2.0
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Productivity Center	5.2.1
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Productivity Center	5.2.1.1
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Productivity Center	5.2.2
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Productivity Center	5.2.3
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Productivity Center	5.2.4
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Productivity Center	5.2.4.1
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Productivity Center	5.2.5
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Productivity Center	5.2.5.1
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Productivity Center	5.2.6
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Productivity Center	5.2.7
Ibm	Tivoli Storage Productivity Center	5.2.7.1

References

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IT16944Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21988625Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93082
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IT16944Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21988625Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93082

Timeline

Published: Sep 26, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-5945?

IBM Spectrum Control (formerly Tivoli Storage Productivity Center) 5.2.x before 5.2.11 allows remote authenticated users to upload non-executable files via a crafted HTTP request.

How severe is CVE-2016-5945?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-5945 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.03% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5945?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2016-5945?

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Source: NVD / NIST