CVE-2016-5959

Name: CVE-2016-5959
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-06-07T17:29:00.427+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.29%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-5959 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM Security Privileged Identity Manager 2.0.2 and 2.1.0 stores sensitive information in URL parameters. This may lead to information disclosure if unauthorized parties have access to the URLs via server logs, referrer header or browser history. EPSS estimates a 1.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Security Privileged Identity Manager 2.0.2 and 2.1.0 stores sensitive information in URL parameters. This may lead to information disclosure if unauthorized parties have access to the URLs via server logs, referrer header or browser history. IBM X-Force ID: 116136.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.29%

66.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Security Privileged Identity Manager	2.0.2
Ibm	Security Privileged Identity Manager	2.1

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22003092Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98829Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/116136VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22003092Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98829Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/116136VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 7, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-5959?

How severe is CVE-2016-5959?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-5959 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5959?

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