CVE-2016-5971

Name: CVE-2016-5971
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-09-26T04:59:25.827+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.10%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-5971 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM Security Privileged Identity Manager (ISPIM) Virtual Appliance 2.x before 2.0.2 FP8 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files or cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via an XML document containing an external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue.. EPSS estimates a 1.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Security Privileged Identity Manager (ISPIM) Virtual Appliance 2.x before 2.0.2 FP8 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files or cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via an XML document containing an external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.10%

61.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Security Privileged Identity Manager Virtual Appliance	<= 2.0.2

References

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21989205Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93081
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21989205Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93081

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-5971?

How severe is CVE-2016-5971?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-5971 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-5971?

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