CVE-2016-5954

Name: CVE-2016-5954
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-09-12T10:59:04.177+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.31%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-5954 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM WebSphere Portal 6.1.0 through 6.1.0.6 CF27, 6.1.5 through 6.1.5.3 CF27, 7.0.0 through 7.0.0.2 CF30, 8.0.0 through 8.0.0.1 CF21, and 8.5.0 before CF12 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service by uploading temporary files.. EPSS estimates a 1.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM WebSphere Portal 6.1.0 through 6.1.0.6 CF27, 6.1.5 through 6.1.5.3 CF27, 7.0.0 through 7.0.0.2 CF30, 8.0.0 through 8.0.0.1 CF21, and 8.5.0 before CF12 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service by uploading temporary files.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.31%

66.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Websphere Portal	6.1.0.0
Ibm	Websphere Portal	6.1.0.1
Ibm	Websphere Portal	6.1.0.2
Ibm	Websphere Portal	6.1.0.3
Ibm	Websphere Portal	6.1.0.4
Ibm	Websphere Portal	6.1.0.5
Ibm	Websphere Portal	6.1.0.6
Ibm	Websphere Portal	6.1.5.0
Ibm	Websphere Portal	6.1.5.1
Ibm	Websphere Portal	6.1.5.2
Ibm	Websphere Portal	6.1.5.3
Ibm	Websphere Portal	7.0.0.0
Ibm	Websphere Portal	7.0.0.1
Ibm	Websphere Portal	7.0.0.2
Ibm	Websphere Portal	8.0.0.0
Ibm	Websphere Portal	8.0.0.1
Ibm	Websphere Portal	8.5.0.0

References

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1PI67037Not Applicable
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21989993Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93017
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036762
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1PI67037Not Applicable
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21989993Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93017
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036762

Timeline

Published: Sep 12, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-5954?

How severe is CVE-2016-5954?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-5954 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5954?

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-2016-5954?

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Source: NVD / NIST