CVE-2016-5953

Name: CVE-2016-5953
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-02-01T22:59:00.573+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.84%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-5953 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM Sterling Order Management transmits the session identifier within the URL. When a user is unable to view a certain view due to not being allowed permissions, the website responds with an error page where the session identifier is encoded as Base64 in the URL.. EPSS estimates a 0.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Sterling Order Management transmits the session identifier within the URL. When a user is unable to view a certain view due to not being allowed permissions, the website responds with an error page where the session identifier is encoded as Base64 in the URL.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.84%

53.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Sterling Selling And Fulfillment Foundation	9.1.0
Ibm	Sterling Selling And Fulfillment Foundation	9.2.0
Ibm	Sterling Selling And Fulfillment Foundation	9.2.1
Ibm	Sterling Selling And Fulfillment Foundation	9.3
Ibm	Sterling Selling And Fulfillment Foundation	9.4
Ibm	Sterling Selling And Fulfillment Foundation	9.5

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21994521Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95431Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21994521Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95431Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-5953?

How severe is CVE-2016-5953?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-5953 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5953?

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