CVE-2016-5966

Name: CVE-2016-5966
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-02-01T20:59:01.41+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.23%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-5966 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM Security Privileged Identity Manager Virtual Appliance could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the failure to properly enable HTTP Strict Transport Security. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information using man in the middle techniques.. EPSS estimates a 1.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Security Privileged Identity Manager Virtual Appliance could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the failure to properly enable HTTP Strict Transport Security. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information using man in the middle techniques.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.23%

65.0th 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=swg21996614Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95197Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21996614Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95197Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-5966?

How severe is CVE-2016-5966?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-5966 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5966?

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