CVE-2016-5963

Name: CVE-2016-5963
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-09-26T04:59:23.013+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.59%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-5963 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM Security Privileged Identity Manager (ISPIM) Virtual Appliance 2.x before 2.0.2 FP8 does not properly validate updates, which allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 1.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Security Privileged Identity Manager (ISPIM) Virtual Appliance 2.x before 2.0.2 FP8 does not properly validate updates, which allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.59%

72.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Security Privileged Identity Manager Virtual Appliance	2.0

References

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21989205Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93076
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21989205Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93076

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-5963?

How severe is CVE-2016-5963?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-5963 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5963?

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-2016-5963?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST